Invitation For Expression Of Interest For
JOINT VENTURE IN COTTON AND PULSES PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING AROUND THE
MANAWA GINNERY IN MISUNGWI, MWANZA
Expression of Interest is requested from interested parties to partner with Nyanza Cooperative Union (NCU) to design and implement an Integrated Cotton and Pulses Production and Processing Project around the Union’s Manawa Ginnery in Misungwi, Mwanza. The project will involve rehabilitation of the Manawa Ginnery for cotton ginning and investment in oil milling and pulses processing; investment in a 600-acre farm for cotton and pulses production; development of an out-grower scheme for cotton and pulses; and the development of a mechanization center. The project’s 4 components arc summarized below;
COMPONENT 1: Investment and Operations of Cotton and Pulses Processing Plants
Activities under this component will relate to investment and operations of cotton and pulses processing plants at the Manawa Ginnery. These are;
^ Conducting an assessment of the Manawa Ginnery to determine current status and the needed investments/rehabilitation;
S Developing and implementing a plan for reinvestment and/or rehabilitation of the factory; and S Managing factory operations: production planning, production control and quality control in transforming resources into manufactured goods.
COMPONENT 2; Investment and Operations of the Ikoma Farm
This component will involve investment and operations of NCU’s 600-acre Ikoma farm located about 11 kilometers from the Manawa Ginnery. Main activities will include;
S Conducting a feasibility study of the farm incorporating a soil study and geological study;
J Developing and implementing an investment plan for farm development; and J Managing all activities related to farm operations.
COMPONENT 3: Development of an Out-grower Scheme for Cotton and Pulses
This component will entail the development of an out-grower scheme with activities such as;
^ Conducting a sociological study to explore farmers’ readiness to participate in the scheme among other things. Ideally, the scheme will prioritize enrolment AMCOS) that form NCU.
J Developing suitable out-grower models for cotton and pulses preferably with direct interaction between farmers and the JV company.
^ Managing all activities related to operations of the out-grower scheme.
COMPONENT 4: Establishment of a Mechanization Centre
The project will also establish a mechanization center designed to provide purchased services to the nucleus farm, farmers participating in the out-grower scheme and the farming community at large.
^ Technologies available will include tractors, planters, harvesters, irrigation kits, transportation facilities and others as demanded.
Send email request via info@ncultd.or.tz
Apply bY Tuesday, April 30,2024
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