SawitPRO develops a digital platform that provides education and resources for palm oil smallholders, focusing on best cultivation practices and innovative agricultural techniques. This technology addresses the challenges of low productivity and limited access to information, ultimately improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the palm oil industry.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Palm oil smallholders often face challenges related to low productivity due to limited access to best cultivation practices and innovative agricultural techniques. This lack of information hinders their ability to optimize yields and improve their livelihoods.
Solution
SawitPRO offers a digital platform designed to provide palm oil smallholders with education and resources focused on enhancing cultivation practices and adopting innovative agricultural techniques. The platform serves as a personal assistant, enabling farmers to record cultivation activities, analyze operational and financial data, and access relevant news and information. By connecting various stakeholders in the palm oil industry, SawitPRO aims to create a digital ecosystem that improves productivity and overall efficiency for farmers. The platform includes features such as a smart calculator for predicting transaction profits and in-depth analysis of cultivation activities.
Target Audience
The primary target audience consists of palm oil smallholders seeking to improve their productivity, yields, and profitability through better access to information and optimized cultivation practices.
Features
- Smart calculator to predict profits from Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) sales transactions.
- Digital record-keeping for cultivation activities, including harvesting, maintenance, pest and disease control, purchasing, and dues.
- Operational analysis (production and yield) and financial analysis (income, expenses, and profit) of cultivation activities.
- Access to news and information relevant to the palm oil industry.
- Updates on international Crude Palm Oil (CPO) prices.
- Community forum for farmers to share knowledge and experiences.