Apples for export and local market

Francis    Mar 25, 2017

Zidisha is the future of development.

Francis    May 15, 2015

I will buy more drip tapes for my irrigation project. This will enable me make more yield and more money to expand my venture. I want to really thank the lenders who supported me in this. I promise to always repay in time.

Lotus Flower    May 10, 2015

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The above link is courtesy of “Hope2012” in the Zidisha Forum:
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Francis, I currently don't have any re-lending funds available, but if I receive some before the expiration of this loan request, I'll certainly come back in here and contribute. If it doesn't get fully funded, don't take it personally and don't give up. Just turn right around and post again! Lenders' circumstances may be better the next time around (re-lending funds available and/or enough in the personal budget to be able to upload funds via Paypal or credit card). :)

Joseph    May 2, 2015

all the best ib your venture

Francis    May 1, 2015

My previous loan really helped me in the payment of labour for land preparation and purchase of seeds. I also used part of the loan to pay for professional advice on the best practices to apply in my farming of capsicum. I expect my first harvest to be around June but I need for financial support for extra costs like transport of the farm produce and also to extend my acreage.

Francis    Apr 25, 2015

My capsicum are doing quite well. Zidisha really helped me in funding purchase of seeds and paying for professional advice. I had previously made savings for land preparation, organic manure which is environmental friendly) and labour costs. I am expecting to start my first harvest in June. And then I will use the proceedings to extend my drip irrigation system, water capacity (purchasing another tank) and extending the acreage.
My vision is to have a pilot farm in which other farmers can look up to and learn more on modern agricultural practices. And then I can help feed the world!

Francis    Apr 14, 2015

My produce is really thriving! Thanks to funding from Zidisha. Here is a picture of the bell-shaped pepper in my small farm in Kenya, Africa. Am planning to expand the farm from a quarter acre to one acre next month (May 2015).
I will clear my current loan by 26th April and then apply for a higher amount to enable me expand my venture. I have so far maintained a 100% on-time repayment record.

• Lotus Flower    Apr 15, 2015

  Francis,
  Your bell peppers are beautiful! :)
  Congratulations on your plans to expand your farm next month. Looking forward to your updates. I'm following you and do have some repaid funds available, so I'll be watching for your new loan application to be posted.
  Very best wishes,
  Laurie

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Francis    Apr 6, 2015

Thank you for your compliments Laurie! I will keep you posted on my progress. I am aiming to attract the external market with more of the farm products. Apples will be coming soon. :-)

Lotus Flower    Apr 4, 2015

Hi, Francis! Your bell peppers look beautiful. :) I'm following you and will support your future loans anytime I have funds available to do so. I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. - Laurie

Francis    Apr 4, 2015

I want to finish repaying the loan early and be able to borrow again for my project funding.

Francis    Apr 4, 2015

Hi Zidisha family! I am delighted to be part of this great community. It's my great pleasure to show you my progress in my horticulture venture. I started with an eighth of an acre but am looking forward to expanding it with time.