Boosting Large-Scale Commercial Farming
Driving the MW-2063 vision of Agricultural Commercialisation and Industrialisation
Lotus Holding Ltd is a Malawian Company seeking to establish an initial 10,000 hectares with irrigation infrastructure, expanding to 20,000 hectares. High-quality wheat, white haricot beans, and red kidney beans will be cultivated for import substitution and export, stifling forex outflow while generating forex for Malawi and for local consumption.
Building Malawi through Commercial Farming
Our Goals
Lotus Holding aims to be the leading producer of high quality wheat, white haricot beans, and red kidney beans for import substitution and export, stifling forex outflow while generating forex for Malawi.
2,000+
Jobs Created
3mn+
Targeted Revenue
10,000+
Targeted Hacterage
10mn+
Targeted Revenue in USD
Boosting Productivity & Climate Resilience
Implementing mechanised and irrigated farming aligns with their sustainable agriculture strategy.
Driving Private Sector Growth
Our private venture will stimulate agribusiness and generate foreign exchange.
Creating Jobs & Improving Livelihoods
We will create permanent jobs in rural Malawi, fitting with IFC’s job creation focus.
Enhancing Exports
Scaling up production will strengthen Malawi’s export capabilities, supporting IFC’s trade goals.
Project Scope
PHASE 1: DEVELOPMENT OF 1,000 HECTARES.
The initial phase will establish a fully mechanised and irrigated farming operation to ensure high yields and efficient production.
Expansion – Scaling to 5,000–10,000 Hectares then full scale expansion to 20,000 hectares. In these two phases, expansion will be guided by performance metrics, market demand, and funding availability. The final phase will involve large-scale expansion, establishing a self-sustaining agricultural hub.
Sustainability
The need for large-scale commercial Farming
The shift from subsistence, rain-fed farming to mechanized, irrigated agriculture boosts Malawi’s economy, food security, and climate resilience, enhancing productivity, jobs, and foreign exchange earnings.
- Increased Productivity
- Year-Round Cultivation
- Stable Employment & Economic Growth
- Export Potential & Forex Generation
- Climate Resilience & Sustainability
- Alignment with Malawi’s Agricultural Transformation Agenda
Demand and potential
The global market for White Haricot Beans, Red Kidney Beans, and Wheat presents significant opportunities, particularly in regions such as South Africa and Europe, where demand consistently surpasses domestic production.