Project Summary

AgriSmart Zanzibar is a groundbreaking digital agriculture initiative designed to empower smallholder farmers in Zanzibar with cutting-edge digital tools, real-time data, and smart farming practices. The project bridges traditional knowledge with modern innovation to boost productivity, ensure food security, and promote climate-smart agriculture in one of East Africa’s most agriculturally rich but under-resourced regions.

Vision

To create a digitally empowered farming ecosystem in Zanzibar that is resilient, data-driven, and economically sustainable by 2030.

Objectives

• 1. Digital Empowerment: Provide 5,000+ farmers with access to a mobile app offering weather forecasts, market prices, pest alerts, and agronomic advice in Kiswahili and English.
• 2. Smart Data Systems: Launch a GIS-based dashboard for real-time farm analytics and remote monitoring.
• 3. Agri-Education & Training: Conduct community-based digital literacy programs and workshops on climate-smart farming techniques.
• 4. Market Access: Connect farmers to buyers, cooperatives, and agri-financiers via a mobile B2B marketplace.
• 5 .Sustainability & Scale: Establish a farmer-led digital cooperative to manage tools long-term.

Key Features of AgriSmart App

• Live Weather Alerts (localized to island zones)
• Real-Time Market Prices (vegetables, spices, fruits)
• AI-Powered Pest & Disease Diagnostic Tool.
• Crop Calendar & Smart Irrigation Tips.
• Video Tutorials & Farmer Forums.
• Marketplace Integration for buying/selling.

Implementation Phases

Budget Breakdown (24-Month Project Timeline)

Category	Cost (USD)
Technology Development
- Mobile App (Android/iOS)	$35,000
- Dashboard & Data Backend	$20,000
- Server & Cloud Hosting (2 yrs)	$10,000
Training & Capacity Building
- Digital Literacy Workshops	$15,000
- Training Videos & Content Dev	$5,000
- Local Trainers & Facilitators	$12,000
Pilot & Scaling Operations
- Devices for Farmers (subsidized smartphones/tablets)	$40,000
- Transport & Field Logistics	$10,000
- Monitoring & Evaluation	$8,000
Marketing & Community Outreach
- Radio, Posters, SMS Campaigns	$5,000
- Farmer Cooperative Setup	$5,000
Personnel
- Project Manager (24 months)	$24,000
- Technical Developer (Contract)	$18,000
- Local Field Officers (x3)	$21,600
Contingency (10%)	$22,660
Total Estimated Budget	$248,260

Partners & Stakeholders

• Zanzibar Ministry of Agriculture.
• Local Farmer Cooperatives.
• ICT for Development NGOs.
• International Donors (FAO, IFAD, GIZ)
• Private Sector (Telecoms, Fintech)

Sustainability Plan

• Farmer subscription model for premium services ($0.50/month)
• Revenue-sharing from marketplace transactions.
• Capacity-building for local tech teams.
• Partnership with universities for research & app updates.

Expected Impact

• +30% yield increase among digitally supported farmers.
• 50% reduction in post-harvest losses.
• 75% of users report improved market access.
• 2,000 women and youth trained in agri-digital skills.