FRESHSENSE - AGRI BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
WHO WE ARE
Freshsense is a multi-sector-focused business whose core strategy is the usage of new cloud-based technologies to develop and scale opportunities in the Agriculture sector in sub-Saharan Africa and across emerging economies and the wider Global market.
WHAT WE DO
Freshsense focuses on integrating smallholder farmers into the global value chain, using trade and innovative technologies to connect their produce with the global food supply chain.
SUSTAINABILITY
FRESHSENSE SUPPORT PROGRAM
Freshsense has created sustainable systems for producing crops for both export and local markets. They provide smallholder farmers with market access, technology transfer, and post-harvest infrastructure while focusing on effective marketing and distribution locally, regionally, and globally.
FRESHSENSE SUPPORT PROGRAM
FRESHSENSE SUPPORT PROGRAM
FRESHSENSE SUPPORT PROGRAM
Freshsense runs a comprehensive support program for farmers throughout Zimbabwe, aimed at consolidating the agricultural activities of smallholder farmers into one cohesive initiative: the Freshsense Farmer Support Program. This program integrates Agritex extension services with Freshsense management services to create a synchronised system of operations.
SMART APPLICATION
FRESHSENSE SUPPORT PROGRAM
SMART APPLICATION
By providing farmers with smartphones, data, and intuitive built-in applications, we enable them to access products and services directly from smart solutions like irrigation systems. Additionally, farmers will receive information through an Agricultural Community Television Channel that offers educational content, farming techniques, as well as local and regional information to encourage engagement with key stakeholders, such as farmers, communities, agricultural suppliers, associations, and government bodies.
E-MARKETPLACE
FRESHSENSE SUPPORT PROGRAM
SMART APPLICATION
Freshsense purchases, supplies, and distributes seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides, vehicles, equipment, and parts on behalf of its members. Freshsense also provides registered users with affordable financial products and services.
Micro Credit/Loans - wage advance, petrol advance, pension advance, personal, business
Loans – mortgage, personal, business, vehicle, asset, education/student, debt consolidation
Savings – fixed deposit, notice deposit, immediately accessible, pension
Insurance – property, life, health, funeral, vehicle, business
FRESHSENSE FARMER SUPPORT PROGRAM
SUNRISE PROGRAM
The Freshsense Sunrise Program is designed to promote value-chain development activities in farming communities. It does this by integrating a diverse range of horticultural, row crop, and livestock commodities into a specific trading system. This approach aims to create a sustainable and vibrant development within the rural financial services sector and among agribusiness and farming communities.
FARMER SUPPORT PROGRAM APPLICATION
ON-BOARDING PROCESS
- Sign up to register your passport or national ID card for KYC identity verification and authentication an International recognised KYC blockchain-secured digital ID
- Lifetime membership to the Freshsense Farmer Support Program (FFSP) Connect to the Zimbabwean and Global Farming Community
- Direct Access to FFSP Products and Services
DOWNLOAD FROM THE APP STORE
LAND REGISTRY
- Register your farm information with free geo-mapping and soil analysis
- Free legal services and land registry secured against your digital ID
- Upload documents, information and images blockchain secured
- Crop information field history and yield data – fertiliser usage etc.
- Livestock head count and history
LAND DATA MANAGEMENT
FEATURES
- Live Camera
- Live Photo
- Upload Document
- Offline Data Sync
- Land Management
- Land Area Management
- Geographical Classification
- Land Type Management
- Land Document Management
CULTIVATION PLANNER
FEATURES
- Crops Type Management
- Crop Properties Management
- CropDuration Management
- Recycle Activities
- CropPlanner
- Crops Monitor
- Yields Result Management
REPORTS
FEATURES
- Crop Yield Reports
- Weather and climate reports
- Field and soil Reports
- Alert and Incident Reports
- Performance
- Productivity Reports
- Customer Support Reports
- Farm Productivity Report
- Irrigation Report /Water Usage Report
- Crop Sales Analysis
- Pest/Disease Outbreak Report
ALERTS
FEATURES
- Weather Alerts
- Flood Waterbed Alerts
- Power Utilities Alerts
- Humidity Alerts
- News Alerts
PORTAL MANAGEMENT (WEB APPLICATION)
FEATURES
- Menu Management
- User Management
- Masters Management
- Farmer Data Management
- Land Management
- Irrigation Monitoring System
- Geofence Area Management
- Cultivation Planner Management
GTX (GLOBAL TRADE EXCHANGE)
DIRECT TO FARM E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
DIRECT TO FARM E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
DIRECT TO FARM E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
A digital marketplace e-commerceplatform. By leveraging its supply chain, Freshsense can provide farmers with a variety of products and services through its e-marketplace application.
The platform delivers products directly to the farm such as seed, fertilisers, stock feed, equipment and machinery of the highest quality at prices lower than that paid for inferior products.
DIRECT TO CONSUMER
DIRECT TO FARM E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
DIRECT TO FARM E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
An e-commerce platform for farm produce an online marketplace that connects farmers and consumers, allowing for the direct sale of agricultural products.
GTX offer various benefits, including increased market reach for farmers, better pricing transparency, and convenient access to fresh, locally sourced food for consumers.
Freshsense also operates community "Pop-up Shops," empowering entrepreneurship among smallholder farmers while promoting community sustainability.
GLOBAL E-COMMERCE TRADING PLATFORM
DIRECT TO FARM E-COMMERCE PLATFORM
GLOBAL E-COMMERCE TRADING PLATFORM
The GTX 'Commodity Marketplace Trading Platform' stands at the forefront of innovation, offering real-time trading capabilities that allow for swift and efficient transactions. Security is a top priority, with all transactions being blockchain encrypted to safeguard sensitive data and provide users with peace of mind. The platform also gathers data on a wide range of e-commerce metrics, enabling businesses to monitor available commodities, market values, and commodities by region, among other key insights. GTX directly connects smallholder farmers via Freshsense to the global food chain.
EBONY BAAS (Baking as a Service)
FINANCIAL PRODUCTS
BUSINESS & MERCHANT ACCOUNTS
Provides Freshsense users with affordable financial products and services.
- Micro Credit/Loans - wage advance, petrol advance, pension advance, personal, business
- Loans – mortgage, personal, business, vehicle, asset, education/student, debt consolidation
- Savings – fixed deposit, notice deposit, immediately accessible, pension •Insurance – property, life, health, dental, funeral, vehicle, business,
BUSINESS & MERCHANT ACCOUNTS
BUSINESS & MERCHANT ACCOUNTS
Ebony BaaS (Banking as a Service) a borderless business and merchant account, an “e-money” service that allows registered users the ability to send and receive money at a lower rate than high street banks
CONSUMER ACCOUNT
Open an Ebony consumer account for current, savings, and joint accounts. Receive an IBAN and debit card, transfer money instantly, and earn rewards.
SYNC ACCOUNTS
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS
Ebony offers a single application to budget, manage, and track across all your financial accounts, in one place.
- Synchronise all your financial accounts
- Transact from any financial account via Ebony
- Ebony manages all payments from single transactions to recurring payments across multiple accounts
- Intuitive data analysis across all accounts
- Rewards and offers
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS
Send money overseas, Wallet to Wallet, or directly to any bank account. Transact from an international bank account directly to your Ebony Wallet. Use Ebony International to pay bills back home or top up your kid’s Ebony student account from the bank of mum and dad.
Lower cost than your traditional high-street banks or international money transfer agents.
FINANCIAL PLANNER
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS
INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS
Establishing categories for income and expenses. Creating a budget for each expense category. Sending reminders when bills are due or when nearing budget limits. Setting savings goals and utilising an AI financial advisor.
TV, RADIO & MEDIA STREAMING
FRESHSENSE’S FARMING COMMUNITY TELEVISION, RADIO AND MEDIA STREAMING STRATEGY
- To simplify community engagement.
- To implement socio-economic development.
- To discover hidden skills and economic opportunities in the Agricultural Space.
- To foster better farming practices through information and education.
- To implement Education through interactive e-learning, enabling education in the communities without the need to travel to urban areas.
- To create an online academy with accredited curriculum and course content, creating the next wave of farming geniuses.
- To provide local content and news in regional languages.
E-LEARNING: A REMOTE CLASSROOM ACCESSIBLE ANYTIME
"EMPOWERING THE NEXT WAVE OF TECH GENIUSES“
E-learning offers several advantages for agricultural education and training, including increased accessibility, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. It allows for the delivery of information to a wider audience, including remote farmers, and enables self-paced learning with customisable content. Additionally, e-learning can incorporate interactive elements and real-time data analysis to enhance learning and improve farming practices.
Increased Accessibility and Reach:
- E-learning removes geographical barriers, making educational resources available to farmers in remote areas or regions with limited access to traditional training facilities.
- It allows for reaching a larger audience simultaneously, disseminating information about new technologies, best practices, and market trends efficiently.
- For example, free e-learning courses on farm safety can be accessed by anyone, regardless of location, helping to reduce accidents and injuries.
Flexibility and Self-Paced Learning:
- E-learning provides the flexibility for learners to study at their own pace and convenience, fitting learning into their schedules and learning styles.
- This is particularly beneficial for farmers who have busy schedules and cannot attend traditional classes.
- Self-paced learning allows individuals to focus on areas where they need more support and to progress at their own speed.
Enhanced Learning Experience:
- E-learning can incorporate interactive elements like videos, simulations, and quizzes, making learning more engaging and effective.
- It allows for the integration of real-time data analysis from sensors and other technologies, providing practical insights into crop management and resource optimization.
- This can lead to improved decision-making, increased efficiency, and better outcomes in agricultural practices.
Improved Farm Management and Sustainability:
- E-learning can equip farmers with the knowledge and skills to adopt sustainable farming practices, such as water conservation and efficient use of resources.
- It can also facilitate the adoption of new technologies and techniques, leading to increased productivity and profitability.
- For instance, e-learning can educate farmers on precision agriculture techniques, enabling them to optimize resource allocation and minimize environmental impact.
Cost-Effectiveness:
- E-learning can significantly reduce the costs associated with traditional training, such as travel, accommodation, and venue hire.
- It can also minimize the costs associated with developing and distributing physical training materials.
- For example, free e-learning courses can provide valuable knowledge and skills without any financial burden.
STEM Education
- The STEM Gap: Women and Girls in STEM - Many girls and women are often discouraged from pursuing science and mathematics, limiting their future opportunities in these fields. Currently, women represent only 34% of the STEM workforce, with significant gender disparities in college STEM majors, particularly in high-demand areas like computer science and engineering.