Who are we?
Established in Malambwe in 2014 with an acquisition of 25,000 hectares. Ferme Jambo is a vertically integrated organization. We are committed to making the staple food of DRC “Bunga”. Ferme Jambo’s goal is to help DR Congo achieve food self-sufficiency by developing 25,000 hectares. Our parent company being Groupe Jambo Sarl, this robust venture is led by Mr. Rajesh Fatania, with his proficient leadership and values, Ferme Jambo stands as a formidable force in the market, renowned for its strong market presence and reputation for excellence.
We strongly believe continuous innovation is a practice rather than an exception, thereby we have invested ourselves over the past 10 years to build significant round farming expertise. Ferme Jambo has invested in world-class heavy and agriculture equipment, particularly John Deere and Caterpillar.
Furthermore, we have also been cultivating soybean and have considered cultivating wheat shortly. Currently, the arable land is rainfed with no irrigation system, with great climatic conditions, however, we are bringing in a central pivot irrigation system by 2025.
Key Milestones and Timeline
2011
2014
Incorporation of Ferme Jambo
Bought earthmoving and agriculture equipment
2015
2016
1500ha of land planted
2017
2018
Inauguration of maize mill in March 2018 with a capacity of 24,000 tons per annum
Launch of the ‘Jambo Breakfast Meal’ in March 2018- aggressive sales and marketing commenced
Installation of four silos, with a storage capacity of 5,000 tons per silo
2019
2021
Acquired an additional 17,100ha of land for farming, totaling 25,000ha for farming
2022
2023
4,000ha planting to be done
Installation of another maize mill, doubling our capacity to 48,000 tons per annum
5,000ha to be planted
2024
Our Vision
Ferme Jambo intends to become the leading vertically integrated agribusiness in the DRC with operations covering the entire value chain, from farm to table.
Our Mission
Our intent is to help DR Congo to achieve food self-sufficiency by continuously developing our farm and thereby supporting the government’s food security strategy.
Our Leadership
Rajesh Fatania
Group Chairman, Co-Founder & CEO
Under his exceptional 10 years of Leadership stint, Mr. Fatania has not only established the company but also orchestrated its remarkable evolution into a highly profitable enterprise. With an astounding 30 years of experience in business development in DR Congo, he brings an unparalleled level of expertise to the table. He believes that the agriculture sector is going to revolutionize and play a paramount role in boosting the economy of DRC and help make the nation more food secure.
Vishal Fatania
Director
Mr. Vishal Fatania has recently joined Ferme Jambo. He has secured a Bachelor Of Science Degree in Entrepreneurship from Bryant University. Mr. Vishal brings on board his technical knowledge in operations management. Under his management, he strives to further FJs operation and optimize yield rates. He is deeply passionate about farming and green alternatives for the agriculture sector. He ambitions to catapult the company to a new frontier.
