Creating Food Security Through Sustainable Innovation
South Africa faces critical challenges: millions of tons of agricultural waste and millions of people affected by food insecurity. At MYCO-FEEDS, we're turning these challenges into opportunities for communities across the nation.
Empowering communities through sustainable farming
South Africa's Crisis Demands Action
These are the urgent challenges facing our nation. At MYCO-FEEDS, we're working every day to turn these problems into opportunities through sustainable mushroom farming.
Tons of agricultural waste discarded annually
South Africans affected by food insecurity
Of SA households experience hunger daily
Of food waste could be converted to nutrition
Transforming Waste Into Food Security
We're on a mission to address these challenges by converting agricultural waste into nutritious oyster mushrooms, creating sustainable livelihoods while fighting hunger. Every DIY kit sold, every person trained, brings us closer to a food-secure South Africa.
Agricultural waste through upcycling
Communities with sustainable skills
Families with nutritious food
How We Create Change
Our innovative model addresses both environmental waste and food insecurity simultaneously
The Problem
10 million tons of agricultural waste is discarded annually in South Africa, while 10 million people face food insecurity daily.
Our Solution
We convert agricultural waste into substrate for growing protein-rich oyster mushrooms, creating sustainable food sources from what would otherwise pollute our environment.
The Impact
Communities gain sustainable livelihoods, families access nutritious food, and our environment is protected from harmful waste accumulation.
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our mission directly contributes to 8 of the 17 UN SDGs, creating lasting positive impact for communities and the environment
No Poverty
Our training programs and affordable DIY kits empower communities to generate income through mushroom farming, breaking the cycle of poverty.
Zero Hunger
By converting agricultural waste into protein-rich mushrooms, we address food insecurity affecting over 10 million South Africans.
Quality Education
Our comprehensive training programs educate farmers and communities in sustainable agriculture practices and food production.
Clean Energy
Our low-energy mushroom cultivation methods minimize carbon footprint while maximizing food production efficiency.
Decent Work
We create meaningful employment opportunities in local communities while fostering entrepreneurship through our business starter packages.
Responsible Consumption
We transform 10 million tons of annual agricultural waste into valuable food products, promoting a circular economy model.
Climate Action
Our carbon-negative operations help combat climate change by diverting waste from landfills and reducing methane emissions.
Life on Land
By using agricultural waste as our primary input, we protect forests and natural habitats from deforestation for farming.
Community Impact
Our team works directly with local communities, providing hands-on training and support to build sustainable mushroom farming enterprises.
8 SDGs
Directly Impacted
10M+ Tons
Waste Transformed
10M+ People
Food Security Addressed
Transforming Waste Into Food Security
Every year, South Africa discards over 10 million tons of agricultural waste while more than 10 million people face food insecurity. We saw a solution hiding in plain sight.
At MycoFeeds, we've pioneered an innovative process that transforms agricultural waste—sugarcane bagasse, maize stalks, and sawdust—into premium growing substrates for oyster mushrooms. These protein-rich, nutrient-dense mushrooms grow quickly and require minimal resources, making them an ideal solution for addressing hunger while protecting our environment.
Our approach creates a circular economy: farmers' waste becomes our raw material, our spent substrate becomes compost, and communities gain access to affordable, nutritious food. It's not just farming—it's a revolution in sustainable food production.
Our Process
Collect Waste
We source agricultural waste like sugarcane bagasse, sawdust, and crop residues from local farms.
Transform
Using our innovative process, we convert waste into nutrient-rich mushroom substrate.
Cultivate
We grow protein-rich oyster mushrooms that mature in just 3-4 weeks.
Nourish
Our mushrooms provide affordable, nutritious food to communities across South Africa.