Wilderness Farms

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Contract Farming for Peasant farmers 
 
Our Role 
 At Wilderness Farm our contract farming agreements are tailored for peasant farming needs.

Please visit our factory page to see the agriculture products we deal in.
 
Objectives: 

• A focus on providing a profitable and sustainable farming solution for peasant farmers in Zambia for the future 

• Manage the financial aspects; reducing cost and increase margins for the peasant farmer. 

• Peasant farmer involvement throughout the year with regular management meetings 

• Advice on different approaches and aspects of farm management  

• Delivering environmental aspects of the farming agreements whilst minimizing the impact on farming operations and maximizing returns 

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The Benefits 

• For the peasant farmers/landowners our solution allows them to stay in farming taking advantage of tax benefits, and other business benefits such as residential village improvements and facilities and sporting  

• Enables the peasant farmer to maintain control of the farm whilst reducing time and financial commitment 

• Maintaining profitability; allowing resources to be released which otherwise would be tied up in labour and machinery 

• Involvement in a progressive family farming business that strives to maximise returns for all  

• Practical solution – benefiting from our teams breadth and depth of expertise 

• Continue  and improve the farms soil structure and health for long term productivity - Biological farming ethos  

• Benefit from our economies of scale 

• We create stability of returns for the peasant farmer   

• We provide a profitable and sustainable farming solution for the peasant farmer.

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How we assist 

We assist the peasant farmer with Basic farming equipment, which includes essential tools for soil preparation, planting, and harvesting. These tools, such as plows, harrows, seed drills, and harvesting tools, are crucial for small-scale agriculture and helping to increase productivity and efficiency. 

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Here's a list of some essential tools with assist:

Soil Preparation:

• Plows: Used for turning and breaking up the soil, preparing it for planting. 

• Harrows: Used for breaking up clods and smoothing the soil surface after plowing, creating a better seedbed. 

Planting:

• Seed drills:

  Ensure seeds are planted at the correct depth and spacing for optimal germination and growth.

• Broadcast seeders:

  For distributing seeds over a wider area, though less precise than seed drills. 

Harvesting:

• Scythes and Sickles: Used for cutting crops manually. 

• Hand tools: Such as rakes, shovels, and spades, for various harvesting and soil-related tasks. 

• Wagons/Trailers: For transporting harvested crops from the field. 

Additional Essential Equipment:

• Irrigation systems:

  Important for ensuring crops get enough water, especially in drier regions. 

• Fertilizer spreaders:

  For distributing nutrients to the soil, helping plants grow. 

• Mowers:

  For managing weeds and grass in fields and around farms. 

• Sprayers:

  Used for applying pesticides and herbicides to protect crops. 

Note: While a tractor might be a later investment, even a small tractor can significantly increase efficiency. 

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