UjuziKilimo Kit

UjuziKilimo Solutions

UjuziKilimo Kit is an analytical system that measures soil characteristics to help farmers understand and quantify soil qualities.

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Manufacturing & delivery
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Product description Brand name and product description

Data is collected using an electronic sensor inserted into the ground, which sends it to a central database for analysis. Farmers receive a text message with a guide on the soil, and personalized advice on preferred crop breeds, pest control, current market value of crops, tools required and where to find them. UjuziKilimo is currently available in central, Rift Valley and Nyanza regions. The product is in a piloting stage.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Kenya

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

UjuziKilimo

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

The price is US $20 for soil testing and analysis per season and US $0.6 monthly subscription to information. The cost per kit is US $100.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

SoilDoc

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Aims to reduce hunger and malnutrition.

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Smallholder farmers.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Currently the company has the final prototypes ready for manufacturing in a larger scale. The aim was to prepare logistics and reach out to potential manufacturing partners, to enable mass producing the hardware units for purchase and use by the field agents by July 2017.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trade secret

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Sensors can be purchased directly from manufacturer or a field agent can perform soil tests, users must suscribe for the SMS service with UjuziKilimo Solutions. All costs are inclusive in the analysis services payment. Payments are done via Mobile money M-pesa.

Ujuzikilimo is partnering with organizations in the area that are working with farmers, these organizations include Ujuzikilimo’s solution on top of what they are currently offering the farmers they are working with.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Up to January 2017 it is estimated that UjuziKilimo has directly helped over 200 rural farmers.

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Telecommunication service required

Connectivity requirement for the product/service to work (Mobile Internet, SMS, voice, Fixed Internet, Wi-Fi, etc)

Mobile Internet

Device(s) required

Device(s) type required for the product/service to work. (smartphone ,feature phone, computer, tablet, other [specify])

Ujuzi device, Feature or smart phone

Level of connection service needed

Mobile data coverage required for the product/service to work (2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, broadband, dial-up, other [specify])

Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N)

Connectivity requirement for the product/service to work. Some apps/services can work offline (If No [specify] or Other [specify])

Usage rate (%)

Usage rate for the app/voice-SMS service – to be determined if the manufacturers are willing to share this number.

Unknown

Additional features required

Device features required for the product/service to work. (Bluethooth, Wifi, camera, IVR, GPS, Accelerometers/Motion sensors, physiologic biosensors, biometric identifiers, SIM, Memory card (e.g microSD), other [specify])

None

Two way communication (Y/N)

Is the product/service able to receive and send back information to the user?

Yes

Literacy support (Y(specify) / N)

Support according to the literacy level required from the user. If no, the user is intended to be literate

Languages available

English

Operating system and version

Operating System required and Software version ((Android, IOs, Windows, or other [specify]))

Not applicable

Power requirements

Power supply required for the product/service to work. (Uninterrupted power supply (UPS), ocassional power supply [minimum time required], other)e

Occasional power required by end user

eAgriculture application

Specify the application that serves the improvement of food system’s outcome (Connection to market, Supply chain information, Education on farming practices, Weather information, Localization information, etc)

Soil health, Education on farming practices, Weather information, Localization information

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The sensors are designed to work as long as there is phone network coverage, they do not need Wi-Fi connectivity; sensors work in Synch with the farmer’s mobile phone.

The database uses an algorithm that picks all the necessary data from research institutions, universities, market agencies and other stakeholders, and synchs it, before disseminating it to the farmers.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

A field agent can perform the soil test and give feedback to farmer via SMS. The sensor measures soils characteristics, sends it to the database and generates personalized recommendations for the farmer.

Technical support Technical support provided by

From manufacturer and field agents

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Real-time information is said to be delivered within 3 minutes upon receiving soil and farm data from the Ujuzi sensor device. Farmer’s productivity is said to increase by 30-45%. and annual revenues from less than $300 to $2000.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

5 out of 10 farmers reported 30% increase in their crop yield within 6 months, during field trials.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Manufacturer and Kenya Agricultural Research Institution

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

None

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Interactive SMS for weather updates, crop management and market information.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Field trials

Other information

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Kenya

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

UjuziKilimo

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

The price is US $20 for soil testing and analysis per season and US $0.6 monthly subscription to information. The cost per kit is US $100.

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

SoilDoc

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: Aims to reduce hunger and malnutrition.

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Smallholder farmers.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trade secret

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Up to January 2017 it is estimated that UjuziKilimo has directly helped over 200 rural farmers.

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Telecommunication service required

Connectivity requirement for the product/service to work (Mobile Internet, SMS, voice, Fixed Internet, Wi-Fi, etc)

Mobile Internet

Device(s) required

Device(s) type required for the product/service to work. (smartphone ,feature phone, computer, tablet, other [specify])

Ujuzi device, Feature or smart phone

Level of connection service needed

Mobile data coverage required for the product/service to work (2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, broadband, dial-up, other [specify])

Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N)

Connectivity requirement for the product/service to work. Some apps/services can work offline (If No [specify] or Other [specify])

Usage rate (%)

Usage rate for the app/voice-SMS service – to be determined if the manufacturers are willing to share this number.

Unknown

Additional features required

None

Two way communication (Y/N)

Is the product/service able to receive and send back information to the user?

Yes

Literacy support (Y(specify) / N)

Support according to the literacy level required from the user. If no, the user is intended to be literate

Languages available

English

Operating system and version

Operating System required and Software version ((Android, IOs, Windows, or other [specify]))

Not applicable

Power requirements

Power supply required for the product/service to work. (Uninterrupted power supply (UPS), ocassional power supply [minimum time required], other)e

Occasional power required by end user

eAgriculture application

Soil health, Education on farming practices, Weather information, Localization information

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The sensors are designed to work as long as there is phone network coverage, they do not need Wi-Fi connectivity; sensors work in Synch with the farmer’s mobile phone.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Technical support Technical support provided by

From manufacturer and field agents

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

5 out of 10 farmers reported 30% increase in their crop yield within 6 months, during field trials.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Manufacturer and Kenya Agricultural Research Institution

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

None

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Interactive SMS for weather updates, crop management and market information.

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Unknown

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Field trials

Other information

Video on UjuziKilimo

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

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In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

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