Kenya - Business creation project

Décrivez votre projet en quelques mots

FarmLeaf is a platform that seeks to help farmers adapt to the effects of climate change by providing educational, operational, and financial support for agroforestry adoption.

01.01 Décrivez votre projet en détail

FarmLeaf is a platform designed to streamline the agroforestry adoption process for African farmers. This goal will be achieved by providing operational, educational, and financial support for farmers implementing agroforestry practices. Our project will offer training on agroforestry practices, access to affordable financing, and a reliable supply chain for agroforestry products. We address operational hurdles by imparting essential skills through tailored extension services, online training modules, and peer-to-peer learning. Financial support will be provided through partnerships with microfinance institutions, offering flexible, affordable loans tailored to small-scale farmers. To enhance market access, we will establish farmer cooperatives to facilitate collective marketing, develop value-added products, and implement a Participatory Guarantee System for certification.

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

Farmers in Africa are the most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. For instance, small-scale farmers rely on rain-fed agriculture and are, therefore, susceptible to events such as floods and droughts. Other challenges such as increased soil erosion and declining soil fertility also threaten these farmers’ livelihoods. These factors are exacerbated by unsustainable farming techniques practiced in Africa. For instance, monoculture farming, which is the practice of planting a single crop in large fields, is highly unsustainable and leads to a host of environmental and economic problems. Monoculture farming increases the vulnerability of crops to the impacts of climate change, such as droughts and floods, by reducing the diversity of the ecosystem and making it more susceptible to disease and pests. This leads to reduced crop yields, food insecurity, and increased poverty for small-scale farmers who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.

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).

Climate impacts: Our project will have positive effects on the local climates and environments around farms in Africa. The benefits include carbon sequestration, reduced soil erosion, biodiversity conservation, reduced use of synthetic fertilizers, and improved water quality and quantity. Social impacts: By helping farmers reduce and adapt to the effects of climate change on farming, this project will improve their livelihoods, maintain food security, eliminate fertilizer costs, and improve the farms’ aesthetics. Economic impacts: The trees planted as part of the agroforestry project will provide an extra income stream for farmers in the form of fruit, nuts, or timber. This way, this project will contribute to their long-term financial stability. Improved soil quality and water availability will also boost yields and turn a higher profit every season.

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

This project is designed for African farmers. Many households on the continent depend on their farms for their subsistence and economic needs. These households, most of whom are low-income, are the most susceptible to the effects of climate change despite having a low carbon footprint. Droughts, floods, and soil erosion have destroyed the soil quality of their farms denting their harvests. This problem is exacerbated by unsustainable farming practices such as monoculture farming. This population can be disrupted through a platform that will educate them on sustainable farming and agroforestry adoption while providing financial and operational support: us!

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

04/03/2023

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

4

01.07 Parmi les autres propriétaires, combien sont des femmes ?

3

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

1. Christopher Khajira is an all-rounded individual with great skills in engineering and proficiency in programming languages like C++ and Python. He is also a farmer and practices sustainable agroforestry practices. 2. Daisy Florence has skills in project management which enable her to be great in both problem-solving and time management. She is very good with illustrations and schematics because of her excellent analytical skills. 3. Lilibeth Langat our team lead. She is an Accountant and a maize farmer in Kericho County, Kenya, where she has been practicing sustainable farming. She has great time management, adaptability, and organizational skills. Lilibeth is also a great leader who can communicate effectively and is highly determined. 4. Lavender Chemutai is very innovative. Her skills range from great communication, critical thinking and not to mention that she is an award winning writer and essayist. Lavender is able to come up with various solutions to mitigate climate change t

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://farm-leaf.com/

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

FarmLeaf promotes sustainable farming through the integration of agroforestry to improve crop yields and income for small-scale farmers in Africa. This will help reduce poverty by providing more stable and diversified sources of income.

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

By increasing agricultural productivity and resilience through agroforestry, FarmLeaf supports food security. It also diversifies food sources with the integration of various crops and trees.

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

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02.03.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Improved nutrition from diverse agroforestry products contributes to better health. Additionally, the reduced use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides promotes safer farming environments and reduces health risks.

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

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02.04.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

The project provides education and training to farmers on sustainable practices and how to adopt agroforestry, enhancing their knowledge and skills in agroforestry.

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

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02.05.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

By involving women in training and farming activities, the project promotes gender equality and empowers women economically.

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

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02.06.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Agroforestry improves water retention and reduces runoff, helping maintain clean water supplies and preventing soil erosion.

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

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02.07.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Although it is not FarmLeaf's primary goal, the project's focus on sustainable practices and potential use of biomass for energy could contribute indirectly to clean energy solutions.

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

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02.08.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

FarmLeaf will create job opportunities in agroforestry, training, and support services, contributing to economic growth and decent work.

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

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02.09.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

By promoting innovative agroforestry techniques and building local capacities, FarmLeaf supports sustainable industry practices and infrastructure development.

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

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02.10.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

FarmLeaf targets small-scale farmers, often marginalized, thus reducing economic inequalities by providing them with resources and market access.

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

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02.11.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Agroforestry practices enhance the sustainability of rural and peri-urban areas, contributing to resilient and sustainable communities.

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

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02.12.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

FarmLeaf promotes sustainable farming practices and reduces reliance on synthetic inputs, fostering responsible consumption and production.

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

By sequestering carbon and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, FarmLeaf actively contributes to climate change mitigation.

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

2

02.14.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

Indirectly, FarmLeaf reduces runoff and soil erosion, which can protect water bodies from sedimentation and pollution.

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

7 - Tout à fait d'accord

02.15.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

FarmLeaf supports biodiversity and ecosystem services by integrating trees and diverse plant species into farming systems.

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

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02.16.02 Justification de la contribution de mon projet

FarmLeaf fosters community cooperation and participatory approaches, contributing to stronger institutions and social cohesion.

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

FarmLeaf emphasizes partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to achieve its objectives.

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

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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

4

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

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05.08 Justification de mon projet

FarmLeaf envisions creating a product/service that improves on existing agroforestry practices, representing a new technology and an extension of current agricultural methods. While there are similar products/services, FarmLeaf addresses unmet needs in sustainable farming. It combines new and traditional approaches, offering a modern version of agroforestry that enhances productivity and environmental benefits.

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

FarmLeaf is not projected to have any competitors in Africa. Similar products exist in other markets, such as the Carbon Farming Group in New Zealand and the Agroforestry Group in Malaysia, but they are not designed to cater to the unique needs of low-income African farmers. Our solution is tailored to the African landscape and will form partnerships with local groups such as empowerment societies, microfinance institutions, and farmers groups.

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

Yes. When my team and I proposed FarmLeaf, we selected a female team member to be our team lead due to her excellent leadership skills.