GAM-Farming

GAM-Farming


Core Cultivation and Production

The initial phase centers on establishing a 50-hectare farm in the Lower River Region with a highly efficient crop rotation schedule to ensure two annual harvests:

  • Primary Harvest (October–March): Focus on tomatoes, with an expected annual yield of 4,000 tonnes.
  • Rainy Season Harvest: Cultivation of Okra (1,700 tonnes) and Bell Peppers (650 tonnes).
  • Sustainability: To avoid monoculture and improve soil health, the division practices crop rotation, including Soybeans (for nitrogen enrichment) and Maize.

Export Strategy & Revenue

The core revenue driver is the export of high-value processed goods:

  • Sun-Dried Tomatoes: All tomatoes will be sun-dried on-site for export.
  • Export Volume: This is projected to generate up to 20 containers of dried tomatoes annually, equating to an estimated export volume of €3 million per year.

Socio-Economic Impact & Employment

GAM-Farming places a strong emphasis on socio-economic development and sustainable practices:

  • Job Creation: The operation will create 50 full-time positions and an additional 400 seasonal jobs during harvest times, providing employment opportunities, particularly for unskilled local populations and predominantly women.
  • Ethos: The division is committed to environmentally responsible practices and prioritizes manual labor where feasible to maximize job creation.

Future Expansion and Processing Infrastructure

GAM-Farming has access to a total of 200 hectares of land for future growth. Immediate expansion plans include:

  1. Second Farm (10 hectares) & Third Farm (50 hectares): These will incorporate new processing facilities.
  2.  Processing Hub: The planned infrastructure includes cold storage, shock freezers, deep freezers, and advanced drying facilities.
  3. Local Sourcing and Value Chain: This processing capacity will enable GAM-Farming to purchase and process perishable local produce (such as Mango, Papaya, and Avocado) from local smallholder farmers. This critically addresses the current problem of high spoilage rates due to a lack of infrastructure, stabilizing the market and improving farmer income.
  4. Value-Added Products: Future plans include a factory for producing tomato paste and juice, further stabilizing the tomato market for local growers during peak harvest.

By 2030, GAM-Farming plans to expand its cultivation to include Moringa, Groundnuts (Peanuts), Sesame, and Cotton.