Future Milestones
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8. Registering of Earthy Delights Mushrooms (Jan. 2025)
In October 2024, the application for registration of the company “Earthy Delights Mushrooms” was sent. The application is expected to be effected in January 2025.
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9. 2nd Growing Period (Feb. – Apr. 2025)
After my first experience of the cultivation of mushrooms of Nov. – Dec. of 2024 I have decided to expand the production and the second harvest in March – April is planned at 180 kg.
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10. Investments (Mar. – Jun. 2025)
With the revenues from the sale of oyster mushrooms and the loan from Skills and Business for Africa of €500,– I am investing in Drying facility, room expanding and brand development.
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11. Community Impact and Partnerships (Jun. 2026)
Local Employment: I will look at creating job opportunities for local community members, contributing to the local economy. This will be made possible by scaling up production so as to increase output.
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12. Productivity (2027)
Productivity: To professionalize the production of oyster mushrooms, an analysis will be made of the current production process and the possibilities for further improving the efficiency of the production process will be determined. Based on this analysis, investments are made in production systems and equipment. For these investments, saved cash flows are used and if…
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13. Sustainability and Innovation (2027)
Sustainable Practices Implemented: I want to gather knowledge in the field of sustainable farming practices, such as organic substrate sourcing and waste recycling, to minimize environmental impact and start a pilot project based on best practices from other oyster mushroom growers.