AgriEn Network

Agribusiness and Agri Energy

Building Sustainable
Food Systems

Who We Are

AgriEn Network (Agribusiness and Agri Energy) is focused on accelerating the development and delivery of innovative and sustainable interventions in food security by various partners. AgriEn Network was established in 2020 following the transition of AgriProFocus Global Network into the Netherlands Food Partnership (This realization birthed an independent localized social enterprise). NFP and AgriEn Network have a common focus on achieving Food security from a food system approach through a collaboration.

Our Vision

Fostering partnerships and opportunities that contribute to Africa’s Food.

Our Mission

Building sustainable food systems for a food secure Zambia.

In all we do, we strive to

Collectively enhance social and economic outcomes
Enhance food, utilization, access and availability
Collectively promote environment outcomes

Our Target

• Research and Development Institutions
• Private Sector
• Public Sector
• Civil Society Organizations
• Farmer Groups/Enterprises

Core Initiatives

AgriEn Network strives to be a positive force, uniting stakeholders for a resilient and sustainable food system that benefits all.

Our core initiatives include;

Innovative Hubs: Creating spaces for collaborative research and practical solutions
Capacity Building: Providing training for stakeholders along the Agri-value chain
Market Linkages: Facilitating connections for farmers and Agri-enterprises
Policy Advocacy: Engaging with policy makers to shape sustainable agricultural policies

Our Achievements

Award Winning

Winner of the 2023 Mennonite Economic Development Associate (MEDA) and D Prize Pitch Competition.

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Winner of d-prize fellowship for innovative distribution; <1% of applicants selected.

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Small-holders farmers reached across agri-events hosted in partnership with world vision Zambia in 4 provinces namely Katete, Mpika, Kasama and Luwingu.

6 Provinces Reached

Reach in Lusaka Province, Eastern Province, Central Province, Southern Province, Northern Province and North-western Province

Host to 3 Communities of Practice

Host to 3 communities of practice in food system approach, honey and organic fertiliser producer and trigger session in digital solutions in agriculture in partnership with the Netherlands Food Partnership (NFP).

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Developed a network of 2000+ stakeholders in the Zambian agri-industry

300

Reach of over 300 soya beans farmers for certified input and extension services in Sinda district under the smallholder farmer acceleration program (SHFAP) since its inception in 2021

150

Reach of 150 children under sku2farm