Sesi Technologies provides post-harvest technology solutions, including moisture meters and hermetic storage bags, to help smallholder farmers in Africa minimize grain losses and enhance income. By offering tools for moisture measurement and effective storage, the company addresses the critical issues of post-harvest losses and low profitability in agriculture.
Funding
$50K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Smallholder farmers and agribusinesses in Africa face significant post-harvest grain losses due to improper storage conditions, pest infestations, and inadequate soil management, leading to reduced income and food insecurity. Traditional methods of moisture measurement and storage are often unreliable and ineffective.
Solution
Sesi Technologies provides a suite of integrated technology solutions designed to minimize post-harvest losses and maximize agricultural productivity. Their offerings include the GrainMate Grain Moisture Meter for accurate moisture measurement, the GrainMate Warehouse Monitor for real-time monitoring of storage conditions, FarmSense Soil Testing Kit for soil nutrient analysis, FarmSense Virtual Agronomist for AI-powered nutrient management plans, and ZeroFly Hermetic Storage Bags for chemical-free pest protection. By combining these tools with post-harvest management training, Sesi Technologies empowers farmers and agribusinesses to optimize their processes from soil to storage, ensuring higher yields, better quality grains, and increased profitability.
Target Audience
Sesi Technologies serves smallholder farmers seeking to reduce post-harvest losses and increase income, as well as agribusinesses such as commodity traders, aggregators, and food processing companies aiming to improve productivity and access new markets.
Features
- GrainMate Grain Moisture Meter: Measures grain moisture content to prevent mold growth and insect infestation.
- GrainMate Warehouse Monitor: Tracks temperature and humidity in warehouses with remote access and customizable alerts.
- FarmSense Soil Testing Kit: Provides instant soil readings for Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K), pH, temperature, humidity, and electrical conductivity (eC).
- FarmSense Virtual Agronomist: AI-powered WhatsApp application for farm mapping, soil nutrient readings, tailored nutrient management plans, fertilizer recommendations, and yield prediction.
- ZeroFly Hermetic Storage Bag: Protects stored grains against external and internal pest attacks without chemicals.
- Mobile app integration for data tracking and management across all devices.