OBJECTIVES

Blueberry Hill LoJ Farm’s agricultural contribution to rural community development will be enhanced substantially by strengthening linkages with industry, through agro-processing and value-addition downstream of farms, in the provision of farm inputs upstream, and in improved post-harvest operations, storage, distribution, and logistics that are essential elements of agribusiness value chains.  This offers a route to economic growth and poverty reduction, as well as the structural transformation of economies and the improvement of technical skills and capacity.  We welcome determined efforts to develop Zambian agriculture through increased intervention and investment in our project.

SHORT TERM OBJECTIVES

  1. Implement regenerative agriculture practices and promote organic farming methods, reducing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
  2. Preserve and enhance local biodiversity by growing indigenous crops and fruits.
  3. Add value to products through processing steps, including vegetable and fruit processing.
  4. Increasing the storage life of food products through packaging and warehouse solar-paneled generative storage facilities to avoid food waste, especially on seasonal fruits and vegetables due to load-shedding
  5. Offer employment opportunities to the local community and economic growth
  6. Develop ecotourism opportunities, including lodges for tourists, to generate additional income for local farmers.
  7. Achieving financial independence within five years.
  8. Rainforest Alliance Certification and SAI-Certification: The project will seek Rainforest Alliance certification and SAI certification to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable agriculture practices and environmental conservation.

LONG-TERM OBJECTIVES

  1. Empower local farmers by providing education and training on sustainable farming techniques.
  2. Reduce dependency on imports and promote local markets
  3. Improve soil health through reforestation and groundwater retention practices.
  4. Empower women
  5. Obtain Rainforest Alliance and SAI certifications, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable practices.
  6. Improving the diet of the rural and urban poor.
  7. Empowering women by mobilizing female labor participation in a wide range
  8. of agribusiness activities/projects, and by providing opportunities for employment and decision-making.
  9. Offer education as part of Blueberry Hill LoJ Farm’s CSR to the local community.
  10. climate change by offering solutions to reduce carbon emissions to zero.