Nigeria - Business creation project

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

TROKA app provides a technology-enabled farming equipment, including tractors, Enhanced seedlings, and free advise/mentorship to small holder farmers while they pay 50% of the total cost in cash and the remaining 50% with their produce after harvest.

01.01 Décrivez votre projet en détail

TROKA app provides a technology-enabled farming equipment, including tractors, small hand-held machines, and harvesting machinery, to optimize farming practices. we will offer a unique payment model, where farmers pay 50% of the total cost in cash and the remaining 50% with their produce after harvest. This is a user-friendly mobile application will serve as the central hub for farmers to access their services, allowing farmers input their details. On the app, we company will provide free consultation and advice to all registered farmers, offering insights and solutions to enhance their farming practices. Another great feature is the SMS technology which will be used to provide farmers with information via text message, allowing them to register and access services without the need for internet access.

01.02 Quel est le problème principal que vous essayez de résoudre ?

Just Like many countries, Nigeria faces climate change impacts such as erratic rainfall, droughts, and soil degradation. Despite being the backbone of our society, farmers often face significant challenges that hinder their productivity and economic growth. In many regions, farmers lack access to modern farming equipment, quality seedlings, and expert guidance, resulting in low yields, economic hardship, and food insecurity. Additionally, the upfront costs associated with acquiring farming machinery pose a financial barrier for smallholder farmers, further exacerbating their plight. Traditional payment models for farming services often strain the financial resources of farmers, limiting their ability to invest in essential inputs and technologies that could improve productivity. Moreover, inadequate support and consultation exacerbate existing challenges, leaving farmers ill-equipped to address issues such as crop diseases, soil degradation, and climate change impacts.

01.03 Dites-nous quels sont les principaux avantages et/ou bénéfices de l'utilisation du produit/service que vous souhaitez fournir par votre projet (au moins 3).

1)Tech-Enabled Farming Equipment: We will provide various types of tractors, small hand handled machines/equipment and harvesting machinery to ensure efficient and effective farming practices. 2) Enhanced Seedlings: For farmers in need, we will offer enhanced seedlings for grains and other crops, sourced from reputable suppliers. These high-quality seedlings will help farmers improve their yield and overall farm productivity. 3) Unique Payment Model: Instead of traditional monetary transactions, we offer a novel payment model where farmers can avail our services in exchange for an agreed-upon quantity of their farm produce after harvest. The farmer pays 50% total cost of service in cash and later pay the remaining 50% with his/her produce after harvest. This approach alleviates the financial burden on farmers, allowing them to access essential equipment and services without upfront costs. 4) we will also provide free consultation and advice to all registered farmers .

01.04 Veuillez décrire précisément à qui s'adressera le produit/service de votre projet. Quels sont les bénéficiaires visés ?

Farmers are the main beneficiaries of the TROKA app. Upon our project launch, our target is 500-1,000 small holder farmers with at least 70% of the total number to be women an youths across the 36 states in Nigeria including Abuja which is the capital. we are stating with the 17 local government in plateau state Nigeria were we will be supporting and working with about 150-300 small holder farmers who are mostly youths and about 60% of them are women and single mothers. we believe that with the implementation of our project, farmers can scale up their production with a 30%-40% increase on harvest. This will help feed more people and also help in reducing hunger and poverty rate in different communities where we will be operating at. Another set of people we are targeting are fertilizer and seedling producers. They will also benefit from this project as we will be partnering with them in order to provide our registered farmers the best inputs for their farms.

01.05 Quand avez-vous commencé à travailler sur votre projet ?

03/04/2024

01.06 Combien y a-t-il de propriétaires sur votre projet en plus de vous ?

1

01.07 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

0

01.08 Veuillez décrire le profil des autres propriétaires de votre projet (compétences, expérience, etc.).

Oga Emmanuel is the co-founder and chief technology officer on the TROKA app project. He is a 19 year old highly motivated and results-oriented Freelance Software Engineer with 4 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing innovative software solutions. Proven ability to tackle complex problems, work independently, manage projects effectively, and deliver high-quality code within deadlines.

01.09 Si vous avez un site web, une page sur les médias sociaux (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin...) ou une application, veuillez fournir le(s) lien(s) ici :

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-pwol-7008b0101/

01.10 Quel est le secteur d'activité qui décrit le mieux votre projet ?

l) Agriculture

02.01.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Pas de pauvreté'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.01.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Zero poverty: When a smallholder farmer is able to scale his or her harvest by 30%-40%, this automatically results to more income for such farmer. This will help the farmer take care of his or her family which we believe will reduce the poverty rate of at least 200-500 farmers and their families.

02.02.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Faim Zéro'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.02.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Zero hunger: we believe that with the implementation of our project, farmers can scale up their production with a 30%-40% increase on harvest. This will help feed more people and also help in reducing hunger rate in different communities where we will be operating at. This project has an indirect benefits in 17 farming communities with more than 10,000 habits

02.03.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Bonne Santé et Bien Être'

3

02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

nill

02.04.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Éducaiton de Qualité'

5

02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Free Consultation and Advice: We understand that farming can be complex, and farmers may encounter various challenges throughout the farming cycle. Therefore, we will provide free consultation and advice to all registered farmers, offering insights and solutions to enhance their farming practices.

02.05.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Égalité entre les Sexes'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

For the record, about 70-80% of our team members are youths and the whole project is built on a youth and women focused initiative where we are focused towards supporting young famers and potential farmers. We know how women struggle to get the help and support they need to be as successful as the men, therefore we will be more interested in women own farms for more support and free consultation for a positive impact.

02.06.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Eau Propre et Assainissement'

3

02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

nill

02.07.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Énergie Propre et Abordable'

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

nill

02.08.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Travail Décent et Croissance Économique'

5

02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Capacity Building: We will Invest in capacity building initiatives to train local staff, technicians, and extension workers on project implementation, technology utilization, and sustainable farming practices. Empower local communities to take ownership of project activities, promote knowledge transfer, and foster self-sufficiency.

02.09.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Industrie, Innovaiton et Infrastructure'

3

02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

nill

02.10.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Réduction des Inégalités'

5

02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Upon our project launch, our target is 1000-5,000 small holder farmers with at least 70% of the total number to be women an youths across the 36 states in Nigeria including Abuja which is the capital. we are stating with the 17 local government in plateau state Nigeria were we will be supporting and working with about 150- 300 small holder farmers who are mostly youths and about 60% of them are women and single mothers.

02.11.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Villes et Communautés Durables'

2

02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

nill

02.12.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Consommation et Production Responsable'

5

02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

With the TROKA app, it is sure that any food produce by our farmers will be healthy and nutritious for all

02.13.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Luttle contre les Changements Climatiques'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.13.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Climate action: Our project helps amplify the goal 13 on the SDG which is the climate action by making sure that we educate farmers on the effects of climate change and how all hands are needed to help preserve our environment. Also, the Modern farming equipment provided by the project is often more fuel-efficient and emits fewer greenhouse gases compared to traditional farming methods. By promoting the use of these technologies, the project can help reduce emissions from agricultural activities, contributing to overall emissions reduction efforts.

02.14.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Sous-Marine'

1 - Pas du tout d'accord

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

nill

02.15.01 Mon projetp contribue à l'objectif 'Vie Terrestre'

2

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

nill

02.16.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Paix, Justice et Institutions Efficaces'

3

02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

nill

02.17.01 Mon projet contribue à l'objectif 'Parteneriats pour la Réalisation des Objectifs'

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.17.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

We will be working directly in partnership with the local governments, agricultural cooperatives, NGOs, and other stakeholders to facilitate project implementation, access resources, and leverage existing networks. Collaborating with local organizations will help us gain more insights into local contexts, build trust within communities, and ensure culturally appropriate approaches. some of these partners are farm tools and machines leasing/renting companies, fertilizer and enhanced seedling companies who will be readily available to supply and offer us their service at a discounted rates for a broader outreach and coverage within the different communities.

05.01 Il existe un grand nombre de clients qui utilisent déjà un produit/service très similaire à celui que nous envisageons de créer.

3

05.02 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer représente un type de produit/service entièrement nouveau

5

05.03 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une nouvelle technologie

4

05.04 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une amélioration d'un produit ou d'un service existant

5

05.05 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer pourrait être décrit comme une extension d'une gamme de produits ou de services

5

05.06 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer répond à une demande ou à un besoin qui n'a pas été satisfait par d'autres produits/services.

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

05.07 Le produit/service que nous voulons créer est une nouvelle version d'un ancien produit/service

6

05.08 Justification de mon projet

Our project which is the TROKA app provides a technology-enabled farming equipment, including tractors, small hand-held machines, and harvesting machinery, to optimize farming practices. we will offer a unique payment model, where farmers pay 50% of the total cost in cash and the remaining 50% with their produce after harvest. This is a user-friendly mobile application will serve as the central hub for farmers to access their services, allowing farmers input their details. On the app, we company will provide free consultation and advice to all registered farmers, offering insights and solutions to enhance their farming practices. Another great feature is the SMS technology which will be used to provide farmers with information via text message, allowing them to register and access services without the need for internet access.

05.09 Qui sont vos principaux potentiels concurrents et qu'est-ce qui vous différencie d'eux ?

RiceAfrica is our competitor We will be better than them because Our user-friendly mobile application will serve as the central hub for farmers to access our services. Farmers can input their details, including name, farm address, phone number, land size, usual farm yield, past challenges, etc. This information will enable us to tailor our services to meet the specific needs of each farmer effectively. Knowing fully well that most farmers reside in the rural areas were there is little or no internet access, we tend to use the SMS technology were by any farmer with any kind of phone can get access to informed information via text message without the need for internet. Farmers can register and have access to our services by just texting us. We will communicate information such as the availability of fertilizer, seedlings etc via message.

10.06 Menez-vous des actions au sein de votre communauté pour promouvoir le rôle des femmes entrepreneurs ?

Upon our project launch, our target is 500-51000 small holder farmers with at least 70% of the total number to be women an youths across the 36 states in Nigeria including Abuja which is the capital. we are stating with the 17 local government in plateau state Nigeria were we will be supporting and working with about 150- 300 small holder farmers who are mostly youths and about 60% of them are women and single mothers.