Feed-Star

The most of Poultry Farmers struggle to manage and sustain their businesses despite the daily increased demand for the meat and egg products. There are many problems that hinder poultry farmers from meeting such demands, and even surviving but the major problem includes;

1. High cost of chicken feeds, feed supplements, vitamins, minerals and antibiotics

2. High cost of local poultry products.

This motivates Feed- Star to provide an all-in-one feed solution for poultry farmers with the aim of providing affordable and quality products which in turn will offer quality life of birds to poultry farmers and trickle down to increase their profit margins and relatively reduce the cost of poultry

IDJ-100 is a Probiotic High Protein Feed for Poultry which also contains fiber, vitamin and minerals. As a less expensive alternative feed, IDJ-100 shall help poultry farmers increase profits margins by reducing production cost and ensuring healthier and more nutrient-rich products. 

Our raw materials (corn cobs, housefly larvae and herbs) are sustainable and can be obtained year round.

Target persona of Feeds-Star is practically poultry farmers and in the long run other livestock farmers who typically run small, medium and large scale farms. Our targets persona are in dire need of a feed solution that ensures they maximize profit and drastically reduce production cost because the demand for protein products keeps increasing and the market size keeps expanding. The products of these buyers are consumed across boarders and as such they are ever ready to grabs a product that positively affects their profit margins

My entrepreneurial journey as the business lead began in my childhood, observing the everyday activities of my community. I saw many people rearing and selling poultry, it was practically a household activity.

However, over the years, I noticed a significant decline in the number of poultry farmers. Upon inquiry, I discovered that the high cost of feeding was the primary reason for this decline. This revelation sparked a deep concern within me, as I recognized the potential of poultry farming to reduce unemployment in my society.

Driven by this concern, I embarked on a journey of research and discovery. I was determined to find a solution to this problem, to create a sustainable and affordable feed alternative that would enable poultry farming to thrive once again. I was motivated by the potential impact this could have on my community, not just in terms of economic growth, but also in terms of food security and nutrition.

Through my research, I discovered the potential of using corn cobs, insect larvae and herbs to produce a pro-biotic high protein poultry feed. This was a game-changer! Not only were these ingredients readily available and cost-effective, but they also had the potential to significantly improve the health and productivity of the poultry. I was excited by this discovery and knew that I had found the solution I was looking for.

My team shared my sentiments and collectively we sought out to be the change we wish to see in the society 

We have a product which was tested with over 50 birds consisting of ducks, Guinea fowls, layers and broilers

We seek a networking platform where we meet and identify parties who can help advance our solution through technical or monetary support

Our product utilises the corn waste, Housefly larvae and herbs which implies extra income for corn farmers, herbs farmers and a creation of new job ( Housefly larvae farmers).

Due to the year round availability of these materials and how they can be easily sourced at relatively low prices, the cost of our feed shall be lesser than other feeds and with our feed, farmers no longer need to purchase supplements or antibiotics as our product contains them all in their required right proportions

Usage of our product reduces the cost farmers incur in production and thus their profit increases, they obtained healthier, bigger and better quality products which leaves customers satisfied. The profit margin increase means farmers can expand their businesses and employ more people

Sdg 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 12 and 13

1. Housefly larvae farming

2. Processing of corn cobs into fine powder 

3 full time workers 

under a year

The team is made up of 2 women and man, with both women hailing from 2 different marginalised areas in Ghana

Feed-Star shall run a Business to Business (B2B) model where we sell our product directly to farmers and we shall utilize retailers and wholesalers to reach farmers too.

We shall undertake farmgate delivery and utilise other platforms to market our product to increase product visibility and feedback

Our plan to financial sustainability involves sale of feed and sale of maggots powder.

Currently, the funds we use are obtained from the team who are self financing but in 2023, whilst being part of the KIC Classic AgriTech Challenge, the team recieved $500 which completed the team's efforts to buid an MVP and test our product using life birds