Farming including planting of fodder crops

Simon

Engeneer, Kenya

100% repaid

Entrepreneur

Name

Simon

Member since

August 2015

On-time repayments

209 installments  •  51%

About Me

I was born in 1976 a first born in a family of 3, 1 boy and 2 girls being the only boy in the family, there was a lot of expectation.i started schooling at weru nursery and later centre primary later joining njabini high school finishing in 1996. I did not further my studies due to lack of fees.i embarked on farming.am married and live in kinangop together with my family of 6 children,3 boys and 3 girls.am a farmer dealing in both livestock and cultivation of crops. Kinangop is a good place with ample climate in the Kenya highlands. We receive two kind rainfall; relief due to aberdare ranges and convectional rain due to lake Naivasha. Due to this there enough rainfall throughout the year. I cultivate crops including French peas, carrots and irish potatoes.i also have kept sheep poultry and a dairy cow.With the help of my wife we are able to undertake the different farm chores without any problem. I have 2 boys in high school and have to work hard to cater for their fees.

My Business

Am in farming business mostly dealing with cultivation of French peas,irish potatoes and carrots.i have also reared 4 sheep several chicken and a grade cow.am mostly concentrating on dairy farming. I have one cow which produce 11kg of milk per day.we usually use 2kgsfor home consumption and sell 9kgs to musan dairy co-operative society at cost of USD0.3 per kg. on average am able to save USD20 dollars after expenses and other operating cost. The main challenge of dairy farming in my farm is fodder for the cow.i have to ensure fodder is available throughout the year for consistency.

Loan Proposal

I kindly request for a loan to plant fodder for my dairy cow. I understand that the first loan from Zidisha is small, but going with success stories from some of my neighbours who are Zidisha members, I look forward for future engagements after first loan. Am intending to plant oat in one acre piece of land. the price of oat is USD50 per bag which is enough for 1 acre. I will top up the required amount from what I get from Zidisha. This will ensure that I will have enough fodder for my cow during February march dry spell this will help me have consistent milk production hence sustainable income for my family upkeep and education

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$150.00

Date disbursed

Nov 26, 2015

Repayment status

On Time

Projected term

36 months

Lenders

B

blahblah

Nuernberg, Germany

BF

Bob Fitzjohn

Fontvielle, Monaco, Yemen

mepster

San Francisco, Ca, United States

Gab

Singapore

M

Magnus

Switzerland

MB

Mark Blatter

United States

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  • Simon    Nov 10, 2018

    lender/i have been ailing and admitted in hospital,currently am not in position to repay loan but hope things will be well bear with my situation

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  • Simon    Dec 23, 2017

    Zidisha my farm is still well but am paying 100 meanwhile which I will later increase thank you and merry Christmas and happy new year.

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  • Simon    Sep 24, 2017

    120 for this time.

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  • Simon    Aug 27, 2017

    Am meanwhile comfortable with 200

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  • Simon    Aug 12, 2017

    I was pleased with loan

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  • Simon    May 18, 2017

    Lenders and Zidisha am faring well but need more time to establish.

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  • Simon    May 12, 2017

    lenders i was very delighted for the loa,i was able to buy 8 sheeps thank you very much may God bless you in a mighty way.

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  • Simon    Apr 29, 2017

    1 was happy lenders for funding my project

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  • Simon    Apr 14, 2017

    I was glad lenders for loan

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  • Simon    Jan 17, 2017

    Greetings to you lenders am reducing downward for a while.

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  • Simon    Jan 3, 2017

    my good Zidisha friend am continuing to do great and family.we are starting to harvest our French peas hence I will increase lnstalment kind regard.

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  • Simon    Dec 23, 2016

    My dear lenders l wish to reduce instalment downward for a while.

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  • Simon    Nov 2, 2016

    Hello zidisha/lenders we are very fine with family and my cow and sheep are much okey.

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  • Simon    Sep 20, 2016

    Lenders am doing well although i have reduced my instalment to stabilize thanks

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  • Simon    Sep 11, 2016

    Thanks lenders for the loan i was able to add 6 more sheep (dobba)in my herd am very happy may God bless you.

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  • Simon    Sep 5, 2016

    Lenders am very happy with this loan i will buy more sheep may God bless you.

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  • Simon    Sep 4, 2016

    Thanks lenders with the previous loan i was able to buy 5 sheep which are doing well

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  • Simon    May 1, 2016

    Zidisha my farming is running well.

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  • Simon    Apr 3, 2016

    My lenders am fine but need more time.

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  • Simon    Mar 13, 2016

    Lenders am on and well am decrease as i pick well

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