SNV Netherlands
Project Overview
An electronic monitoring database to support the Girls in Control initiative, tracking empowerment metrics.
Objectives:
- Provide tools for weather and crop management.
- Offer resources to educate on sustainability.
- Enable tracking of practice impacts.
- Facilitate community knowledge sharing.
Scope:
- The project supported Moyo region farmers by focusing on climate-smart agricultural practices.
- It developed a mobile app to provide tools for weather tracking and crop management tasks.
- The initiative offered resources and support to promote sustainable farming techniques locally.
- It also encouraged knowledge sharing to build resilience and productivity among farmers.
Solutions Provided
- Developed a mobile app with farming tools to assist Moyo farmers in managing crops, livestock, and resources more effectively.
- Integrated climate data to provide real-time weather forecasts and alerts, helping farmers make informed decisions about planting and harvesting.
- Implemented features for tracking farm activities and outcomes, allowing farmers to monitor progress and optimize their practices.
- Provided educational resources and tips within the app to promote climate-smart agricultural techniques and sustainable farming methods.
- Ensured the app’s offline functionality to allow use in areas with limited internet access, maintaining usability in rural settings.
Outcomes and Benefits
- Enhanced farming resilience by providing tools and information on climate-smart agricultural practices.
- Improved productivity by enabling farmers to optimize resource use and make informed decisions.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among farmers, leading to the adoption of best practices and innovation.
- Strengthened sustainability by promoting environmentally friendly farming techniques and reducing waste.
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