Carbon neutral 2030
Currently 62% powered by renewables, with energy efficiency retrofits underway.
Innovation & Sustainability
Madzishe AgriTech Lab & sustainability pipeline
We pair applied research with boots-on-the-ground pilots to mainstream climate-smart, data-driven agriculture and engineering across Africa.
Innovation & R&D
Madzishe AgriTech Lab
- Low-cost soil moisture sensors tailored for smallholder networks.
- AI yield prediction models combining weather, drone, and soil data.
- Prototyping of modular packhouse automation components.
Partnerships
We co-create with the University of Zimbabwe, CIMMYT, and the Fraunhofer Institute to fast-track research into commercial deployments.
Sustainability impact
Targets backed by metrics
Water recycling
1.2 million m³ of process water recovered annually via lagoon and filtration systems.
Zero waste
95% of maize stover and manure converted to stockfeed or biogas digestate.
Community impact
1,800 direct jobs and 4,500 indirect livelihoods through out-growers.
Progress timeline
Inflection points
2015 — IoT pilot
Launched first telemetry stack for irrigation pivots, cutting water usage by 18%.
2018 — Solar academy
Opened Kadoma training academy; 200+ technicians graduate yearly.
2021 — Mini-grid rollout
Commissioned three village-level mini-grids powering clinics and agro-processing.
2023 — AgriTech Lab
Formally established R&D unit for sensors, AI, and automation prototypes.