Climate Curve

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How Project Affects Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions:

['Reduces GHGs (e.g., projects that reduce sources of GHGs, such as through efficiency or other changes in consumption)', 'Removes/stores GHGs (e.g., projects that capture, sequester, or otherwise enhance the "sinks" that accumulate and store GHGs)']

Impact on Underrepresented Groups:

1. Cost: Cropscan provides affordable crop diagnostics at just $4 per half-acre test, significantly reducing the financial barrier for small-scale farmers, particularly women, youth, and other marginalized groups. Traditional lab tests cost around $20 with long wait times, making our solution more accessible and affordable.

2. Reduction in fertilizer input costs: Cropscan helps farmers reduce fertilizer input costs by over 45%, directly lowering their expenses. This also leads to a reduction in emissions through precision application of fertilizers, promoting sustainable farming practices and environmental benefits.

3. Ease of accessibility: Through an innovative algorithm, Cropscan pairs farmers with the nearest field agents, enabling them to request on-site tests. This offers immediate, actionable results, enhancing accessibility for farmers in remote areas and making expert agronomic advice available at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods.

Website:

http://cropscan.co.ke

Mission Statement:

To transition 2 million farmers from general to precise application of fertilizers using IoT smart technology, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating soil degradation.