Easy Environmental Solutions Inc. has received a deposit from an African client to deploy the company's EasyFEN Modular Microbe Fertilizer System in Africa, marking a significant step in addressing continental hunger issues. The $1.7 million system represents the first of two ordered units and is expected to generate approximately $19 million in annual recurring revenue when operating at full capacity.
The EasyFEN system functions as a decentralized, fully automatic "Fertilizer Plant in a Box" designed for deployment at rural agricultural co-ops and communities worldwide. The system converts local waste into Terreplenish, an organic microbial fertilizer made from recycled food and crop waste specifically targeted at revitalizing unproductive soil. Each unit can process two tons of biomass per hour, producing up to 2.7 million gallons of fertilizer annually.
According to CEO Mark Gaalswyk, this development represents more than a business transaction, stating it is "a significant first step in eliminating starvation for all of Africa." The technology transforms local waste into a powerful organic fertilizer that replaces expensive chemical imports and rebuilds soil from the ground up, creating a scalable model for self-sufficiency that the company plans to replicate across multiple African countries.
The system's impact potential is substantial, with one EasyFEN unit producing enough fully organic Terreplenish liquid microbial fertilizer to fertilize over 1 million acres of African farmland - enough to feed over 16 million people. The technology utilizes plant juices from locally derived green biomass mixed with proprietary microbial inoculant to grow fertilizer directly in remote African villages.
This approach addresses multiple challenges simultaneously. It eliminates greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional fertilizer production and reduces expenses by two-thirds compared to chemical fertilizers imported from outside Africa. Terreplenish requires 20% less rainfall or irrigation, making it particularly suitable for arid regions where approximately two-thirds of the continent is classified as arid or semi-arid.
Desertification exacerbated by climate change has created a critical situation, with one in five people in Africa experiencing hunger as of 2023. Projections indicate 582 million people will be undernourished by 2030, with over half residing in Africa. The Terreplenish fertilizer works by introducing beneficial microbes into the soil that break down organic matter, release essential nutrients, and create improved soil structure with better water retention and increased nutrient availability.
The system's benefits include enhanced soil health, improved plant growth, increased crop yields, reduced chemical dependence, and support for sustainable farming practices. With just two gallons, the fertilizer naturally delivers 45-60 pounds of nitrogen and 15-20 pounds of phosphorus per acre while functioning as a natural bio-fungicide.
Bakry Osman, Director of Africa Operations, emphasized the timing's critical nature, noting "with worsening drought, rising crop prices and over 20% of Africa's population facing hunger, this system couldn't come at a more critical time." The first unit is expected to be completed and shipped to Northern Africa within 90 days, producing enough Terreplenish to treat more than 400,000 hectares annually.
While this represents a small fraction of Africa's over 300 million hectares of arable land under pressure from climate change and depleted soil, the company has already delivered Terreplenish samples to the Congo and Somalia with results exceeding expectations. These early trials have driven demand and opened expansion opportunities, including recent discussions with Kenyan agricultural officials.
Nate Carpenter, President of Feed the Famished, described the units as "strategic weapons in the fight against hunger" that restore dignity, fuel self-reliance, and address root causes of food insecurity through a scalable, long-term solution designed to disrupt the status quo of food production in vulnerable regions.
