Nigeria - Business creation project

Describe your project or startup in a few words

AGRILERT is an Agrictech virtually simulating app which is designed to empower farmers with personalized updates for optimal crop management throughout the entire planting season, ensuring maximum food security and paving the way for climate resilient agr

01.01 Describe your project in more detail

Our vision is to enable farmers make informed data driven decisions, for optimal crop management, enhancing crop yield and sustainability by seamlessly integrating cutting edge technology, weather data and agronomic insights throughout the planting season. Agrilert utilizes the use of the Commercial Microwave Link with mobile Network Operators to give real time updates for farmers to plan, manage and optimize their agricultural activities of specific locations and regions and also give predictive Climatic Agri-advisory for pre planting, planting and post planting season. Weather and climate services allow farmers to make better decisions based forecast weather and climatic conditions ranging from several hours to several years in advance. Data-driven agriculture services draw on remote sensing, weather and farm-level data to monitor agricultural activity and enable evidence-based decision making.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

In Nigeria, the agriculture sector plays a crucial role in the economy in supporting the livelihoods of millions of farmers and non-farmers. However, the sector faces a great challenge due to unpredictable climate patterns. Farmers are confronted with uncertainties related to rainfall, temperature variations, and extreme weather events, all of which significantly impact crop yields and overall agricultural productivity. Farmers or agricultural sectors that owns various farmland across the country majorly have difficulties in making data driven decisions, sometimes this is due to lack of proper information of the ongoing farm activities, thereby resulting in decrease of crop yield, and overall farm management The unavailability of a virtual simulating app poise as a challenge especially for optimal crop production.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your project intends to provide (at least 3).

Through the AGRILERT web app farmers receive; • actionable insights on optimal planting times, • irrigation schedules and crop protection measures. • Integrated real time weather forecasting • Predictive analysis to anticipate potential challenges, such as pest infestations or extreme weather events • General farm management record

01.04 Please describe who exactly your project is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

AGRILERT is an Agrictech virtually simulating app which is designed to empower farmers with personalized updates for optimal crop management throughout the entire planting season, ensuring maximum food security and paving the way for climate resilient agriculture. Our vision is to enable farmers make informed data driven decisions, for optimal crop management, enhancing crop yield and sustainability by seamlessly integrating cutting edge technology, weather data and agronomic insights throughout the planting season. Agrilert utilizes the use of the Commercial Microwave Link with mobile Network Operators to give real time updates for farmers to plan, manage and optimize their agricultural activities of specific locations and regions and also give predictive Climatic Agri-advisory for pre planting, planting and post planting season. Weather and climate services allow farmers to make better decisions based forecast weather

01.05 When did you start working on your project?

2024-02-03

01.06 How many other partners are associated with your business venture?

2

01.07 Among the other partners, how many are female?

1

01.08 Please describe the profile of each of the other partners (skills, experience, etc.)

AtmosCell specializes in developing software for weather monitoring and forecasting using prevalent technologies and IoT data. We built our solutions by closely listening to our potential clientele and understanding their expectations with our product. We know how to analyze this information and customize our offering to changing market needs. Our development team is comprised of experienced experts with proven track records in the field. Get in touch today to learn more about the AtmosCell story.

01.09 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bello-oluwaseunfunmi-4a6440198?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base%3BsB2LFn5NQS6pkpYxyBILyA%3D%3D

01.10 Which industry best describes your project?

l) Agriculture

02.01.01 My project contributes to the No poverty goal

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification

02.02.01 My project contributes to the Zero hunger goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification

AGRILERT gives farmers an edge in thier planting operations there by helping crop management and increasing food security

02.03.01 My project contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

4

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification

02.04.01 My project contributes to the Quality education goal

4

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification

02.05.01 My project contributes to the Gender equality goal

4

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification

02.06.01 My project contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

4

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification

02.07.01 My project contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

4

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification

02.08.01 My project contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

5

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification

Empowering Farmers: AGRILERT equips farmers with the knowledge and tools (real-time weather updates, predictive analysis) to make informed decisions, potentially improving their yields and economic output. This can lead to increased income and financial stability for farmers. Creating Jobs: The AGRILERT platform itself may create new job opportunities in areas like data analysis, agronomic consulting, and customer support. Promoting Sustainable Practices: By encouraging climate-resilient agriculture, AGRILERT can help farmers adapt to changing weather patterns and ensure long-term productivity. This promotes sustainable agricultural practices which can contribute to economic growth.

02.09.01 My project contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification

Fostering Innovation: AGRILERT represents an innovative application of technology in agriculture (Agritech). By utilizing commercial microwave links, real-time data, and weather forecasting, AGRILERT provides a novel solution to traditional farming challenges. Promoting Sustainable Industrialization: AGRILERT directly contributes to sustainable industrialization by supporting climate-resilient agriculture. This means optimizing crop yields while minimizing environmental impact. Through data-driven decision making and promoting best practices, AGRILERT encourages resource conservation and reduces reliance on harmful chemicals.

02.10.01 My project contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

3

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification

02.11.01 My project contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

4

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification

02.12.01 My project contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

5

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification

Promotes Resource Efficiency: AGRILERT encourages data-driven decision making on farm activities like irrigation. This can help farmers optimize water usage and reduce waste. Furthermore, by providing insights into optimal planting times and crop protection measures, AGRILERT can potentially reduce reliance on fertilizers and pesticides. Minimizes Waste: AGRILERT's predictive analysis can help farmers anticipate potential challenges and react accordingly. This can minimize crop loss due to pests or extreme weather events, ultimately reducing food waste. Sustainable Food Production: By promoting climate-resilient agricultural practices, AGRILERT contributes to long-term sustainability in the food production system. This translates to ensuring food security while minimizing environmental impact.

02.13.01 My project contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification

Climate-Resilient Agriculture: AGRILERT's core function is empowering farmers with tools to adapt to changing weather patterns. By providing real-time weather data, predictive analysis, and promoting sustainable practices, AGRILERT helps farmers become more resilient in the face of climate change. Reduced Emissions: Encouraging data-driven decision making can optimize resource use, such as fertilizers and water. This can lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with agriculture. Improved Land Management: AGRILERT's focus on sustainable practices can promote soil health and carbon sequestration. Healthy soils act as carbon sinks, storing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and mitigating climate change. Knowledge Sharing: The platform's community aspect allows farmers to share experiences and best practices for climate-smart agriculture. This collaborative approach can accelerate the adoption of sustainable techniques and contribute to climate action on a large

02.14.01 My project contributes to the Life below water goal

5

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification

Reduced Fertilizer Runoff: By promoting data-driven fertilizer use, AGRILERT could potentially help minimize fertilizer runoff from farms. Excess fertilizer can reach waterways, disrupt marine ecosystems, and contribute to harmful algal blooms. Soil Health and Erosion Control: Healthy soils, promoted by some of AGRILERT's sustainable practices, can better retain rainwater and reduce soil erosion. Erosion can transport pollutants and sediments into waterways, harming aquatic life.

02.15.01 My project contributes to the Life on land goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification

Combating Desertification and Land Degradation: AGRILERT empowers farmers with data-driven insights on irrigation and resource management. This can help conserve water, prevent soil erosion, and promote land health, all crucial aspects in combating desertification and land degradation. Sustainable Forest Management: While AGRILERT likely isn't directly involved with forest management, its focus on sustainable practices can encourage a more holistic approach to land use. Farmers adopting these practices might be more receptive to sustainable forestry principles on their land. Halt Biodiversity Loss: Healthy ecosystems rely on a variety of plant and animal life. AGRILERT's promotion of reduced reliance on pesticides and data-driven decision making can create a more sustainable environment for beneficial insects and pollinators. This can contribute to maintaining biodiversity. Promoting Sustainable Land Use: AGRILERT's core functionality revolves around optimizing agricultural practice

02.16.01 My project contributes to the Peace justice and strong institutions goal

4

02.16.02 Peace justice and strong institutions - Justification

02.17.01 My project contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

6

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification

Public-Private Partnerships: Developing and deploying a comprehensive solution like AGRILERT likely involves collaboration between different stakeholders. Knowledge Sharing: AGRILERT's community aspect where farmers connect and share experiences fosters knowledge exchange and collaboration. This type of knowledge sharing is important for SDG 17, which emphasizes collective action for achieving sustainable development goals.

05.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.02 The product/service we envision creating represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.03 The product/service we envision creating could be described as a new technology.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.04 The product/service we envision creating is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.05 The product/service we envision creating could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

2

05.06 The product/service we envision creating responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

05.07 The product/service we envision creating is a new version of an old product/service.

1 - Strongly Disagree

05.08 Justification

My project contributes to the region's financial development. (Strongly Agree - 7) Justification: AGRILERT empowers farmers with data and insights to potentially increase crop yields and improve farm efficiency. This can lead to higher incomes for farmers, contributing to the region's overall financial development. Increased agricultural productivity can also benefit local economies by creating a ripple effect where more income allows farmers to invest in other goods and services. 04.02 My project protects jobs within the region. (Somewhat Agree - 5) Justification: AGRILERT itself might not directly protect existing jobs within the region. However, increased agricultural productivity could potentially create new opportunities within the agricultural sector, such as roles in processing, distribution, or agricultural services. My project creates jobs for inhabitants of the region. (Agree - 6) Justification: Developing and maintaining AGRILERT will likely create new jobs in

05.09 Who are your main potential competitors and what makes you stand out from them?

This project is going to be the first of its kind using the kind of technology we want to use in NIGERIA. It has only been used for research purposes, and the success rate is high.

10.06 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

no