Graze it develops, builds, and operates hydroponic vertical farms to sustainably grow animal feed locally. The company sells this fodder to customers through secure, long-term off-take agreements. This model reduces reliance on expensive feed imports and minimizes the carbon footprint associated with transportation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The livestock industry, particularly in regions like the Middle East, faces significant challenges with the reliance on expensive, imported animal feed. This dependence creates supply chain vulnerabilities, increases operational costs, and contributes to a substantial carbon footprint due to transportation logistics.
Solution
Graze it addresses these issues by developing, constructing, and operating hydroponic vertical farms to produce sustainable animal feed locally. The company offers this fodder as a service through long-term off-take agreements, effectively simplifying the feed value chain for its clients. By growing feed at the point of demand, Graze it mitigates the economic and environmental impacts associated with traditional feed sourcing. This approach leverages advanced agri-technologies to ensure efficient and consistent production, reducing the carbon emissions associated with the meat and dairy sectors.
Target Audience
Primary customers are livestock producers and agricultural businesses in regions with high reliance on imported feed, such as the Middle East, seeking to reduce costs and improve the sustainability of their operations.
Features
- Development, construction, and operation of hydroponic vertical farms for animal feed production.
- Utilization of advanced agri-technologies for optimized crop yields and resource efficiency.
- Localized production model to minimize transportation logistics and associated carbon emissions.
- Long-term off-take agreements to ensure consistent supply and predictable costs for customers.
- Focus on reducing the carbon impact of the livestock industry through sustainable feed sourcing.