ISSB Granaries
Moses Kizza Musaazi - Technology for Tomorrow Ltd.
The Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks Granary (ISSB Granary) is a solution for ensuring low cost, secure food storage especially for peasant farmers.
Product description Brand name and product description
The Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks Granary (ISSB Granary) is a solution for ensuring low cost, secure food storage especially for peasant farmers who cannot afford silos. Farmers can store their crops and sell it later on when the prices are higher.
Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)
Countries in Africa; however primarily focused on Uganda and Kenya
Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"
Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.
- The block press costs $1,520 USD. Intended to be bought by a community entrepreneur who will do business of ISSB granary construction.
- The entrepreneur will construct each ISSB granary at $204 USD (realizing a profit of $26 USD).
- Micro-finance institution loan to the farmer of $204 USD, at an interest rate of 15% pa ($31 USD), enables the micro-finance institution to get their money back within one season if the farmer will realize a net sale of $600 USD.
Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.
Traditional and modern storage facilities such as grain silos and granaries.
SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service
Goal 2: Aims to improve food security by reducing the 40-60% post harvest loss.
Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)
Peasant farmers in Kenya and Uganda, who have little or no storage currently to store crops, such as maize.