Playbooks, Case Studies and Hard Lessons From Building Farms in Africa
Practical resources, real stories and tools to help you build productive and profitable agricultural businesses.
Guides & Playbooks
Step-by-step guides and practical playbooks from our experience on the ground.
Finding Buyers
Before Production
A Step-by-step guide to identify, approach and secure buyers before you plant.
Cassava Economics Calculator
Use our simple calculator to estimate your costs, yields, and profit potential.
How Much Water Does Your Farm Need?
Learn how to calculate water requirements and design the right irrigation system.
Why Does a Micro-Factory Make Sense?
Key factor to consider before investing in cassava or maize processing.
Featured Videos
Watch on Youtube: real stories, explanations and lessons from our fieldwork.
Why Most Farms Fail in West Africa
Common mistakes that destroy farms before they become profitable
Solar Pump Installation Step-by-Step
How install and commission solar pump systems for reliable access
Inside a Cassava Processing Plant
A behind-the-scenes look at our HQCF processing micro-factories.
Working With Smallholder Farmers
How we build trust, aggregate produce and create value for farmers.
Success Stories
Real results. Real impact. Real farmers.
Building a Cassava Aggregation Network
We built a network of farmers and collection centers to supply processors consistently.
From Farm Production to Market Access
How we secured firm funding and buyer commitments for farms with ready buyers.
Solar Water Systems Supporting Production
Deploying solar-powered irrigation systems that increased yields and reduced costs.
Community Impact Through Agriculture
Creating jobs, supporting families and giving back to the communities we work in.
Real Lessons From The Field
Honest lessons from our journey building farms and agro-businesses in Africa.
We Lost Cassava to Goats
Security and fencing are not optional. Here's what we learned the hard way.
We Relied on Seasonal Labor
Labor is the #1 constraint. Here's how it affected our yields and costs.
We Planted Without Buyers
No buyers, no business. Why market validation must come first.
We Built Before Validating Markets
It was expensive. It taught us patience and due diligence.
Looking for Specific Guidance?
We can help you find the right solution for your farm or project.