Revolutionizing Nigerian Agriculture
...Integrating digital technologies for sustainable farming and efficient produce marketplace.
Solar Cool System (So-Cool)
SO-COOL pioneers advanced digital technologies in agriculture, offering sustainable solutions to farmers and buyers. Our integrated systems ensure efficient produce storage, transparent transactions, and reduced post-harvest losses.
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Agriculture remains a keystone of Nigeria's economy
Agriculture employs 40% of Nigeria's labour force and covers 21%GDP, thereby representing a major livelihood source for many.
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Post-harvest losses impact Nigerian smallholder farmers.
88% of Nigeria's farmers are smallholders producing 90% of domestic output, but only sell 26%, losing over 60% to post-harvest issues.
Our innovative approach will lead to significant improvements in supply chain efficiency and market accessibility, benefiting both smallholder farmers and bulk buyers.
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Middlemen struggle to link buyers to smallholders
Middlemen like LMD-Agro-Consultants struggle to connect bulk buyers with smallholders' produce due to a lack of an aggregation system.
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Cooperative aggregation hindered by storage issues.
Inadequate storage causes early stock spoilage, undermining NGO efforts like IDIPR to implement cooperative aggregation.
So-Cool will provide an AI solar-powered cooling storage facilities near clustered farms, a Produce Marketplace platform, and an aggregation system cater to smallholder farmers and bulk buyers.
Services
Discover our advanced solutions for farmers and buyers.
AI solar-powered cooling storage
Our AI solar-powered cooling storage facilities near farms ensure optimal storage conditions, reducing post-harvest losses and maintaining produce freshness.
Produce Marketplace
Our Produce Marketplace offers a transparent platform for farmers to showcase their products and connect directly with bulk buyers, facilitating efficient transactions and market access.
Aggregation System
Our Aggregation System simplifies the process of connecting smallholder farmers with bulk buyers, ensuring fair prices and reducing intermediaries for enhanced market efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: Quick Answers to Common Inquiries
What is SO-COOL?
SO-COOL is an innovative project that integrates digital technologies into Nigeria's agricultural sector, focusing on sustainable and efficient solutions.
Who is funding this Project?
This project is funded by Innovate UK, the United Kingdom's innovation agency which provides money and support to organisations to make new products and services.
How to Get Involved?
Reach out to us at hello@socool-project.com for inquiries and partnerships.
Why SO-COOL?
SO-COOL addresses critical challenges in Nigeria's agricultural sector by integrating advanced technologies and sustainable practices to support smallholder farmers and improve the overall efficiency of the agricultural marketplace. SO-COOL not only addresses immediate agricultural challenges but also fosters long-term, sustainable improvements in Nigeria's agricultural sector, benefiting farmers, buyers, and the economy as a whole.
How does the platform ensure transparency?
The Produce Marketplace platform facilitates direct interactions between farmers and buyers, providing real-time pricing and transaction data. This transparency helps prevent exploitation, ensuring fair pricing and equitable transactions for smallholder farmers.
What are the benefits for smallholder farmers?
SO-COOL provides smallholder farmers with sustainable, innovative solutions that improve their livelihoods and promote a more efficient agricultural marketplace. Smallholder farmers benefit from reduced post-harvest losses, improved access to markets through the Produce Marketplace platform, and fairer transaction conditions. This leads to increased income stability and reduced dependency on middlemen, ultimately enhancing their livelihoods.
Consortium Members
Each member plays a critical role in the consortium, contributing their unique expertise and resources to ensure the success of the project.
Contact
For inquiries, support, or further information, please reach out to us through the following channels:
Address
M325 Hertfordshire Business School, De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield, AL10 9UF, United Kingdom.
Call Us
+1 5589 55488 55
Email Us
hello@socool-project.com
Upcoming Seminar: August 12th
Join us for our first seminar : Revolutionizing Nigerian Agriculture, where industry experts will share their insights and knowledge. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage with leaders in the field!