Gene Likhanya - Madimo Agri Group

For  Gene Likhanya, macadamia farmer and CEO of Madimbo Agri Group, arguably the biggest hurdle is a lack of technical know-how in both farming practices and business acumen.

The SAB Foundation played a crucial role in supporting the expansion of Likhanya’s farm to 30 hectares. “In 2019 I was invited to a farmers' indaba, and a representative from the SAB Foundation was there as part of the programme of speakers. I just took a gap and went to introduce myself, what I do, and the problem I was trying to solve. And that is when the relationship with the SAB Foundation started,” says Likhanya.

By increasing the Madimbo Agri farm to 30 hectares, through access to mentorship and capital, Likhanya and the SAB Foundation worked to solidify his standing as a leader in the area. On this basis, they created a small-scale farmers' consortium that could equip other farmers for sustainable success.

By increasing the Madimbo Agri farm to 30 hectares through access to mentorship and capital, Likhanya and the SAB Foundation worked to solidify his standing as a leader in the area. On this basis, they created a small-scale farmers' consortium that could equip other farmers for sustainable success.

Watch Gene’s story here.