The Mission

Transforming agritech with an information dashboard to educate farmers, AI and IoT for precision farming, and optimized agricultural production through specialized data for Indonesia.

Problem

Food security poses a critical challenge for Indonesia, but, what ails the nation's rice bowl? In early 2024, Indonesians were alarmed by a substantial increase in rice imports, rising by 1.6 million tons. This surge resulted in a record-breaking total of 4.1 million tons of imported rice. Adding to these concerns, data indicates that the looming threat of El Niño could trigger drought across 1.2 million hectares of farmland, potentially leading to crop failures on 800,000 hectares. The upcoming El Niño in 2024 is anticipated to bring drier conditions and higher temperatures than the devastating event of 1997-1998. Furthermore, there is a noticeable gap in the age distribution of farmers, with fewer millennial farmers aged 19-39 compared to older age groups. This disparity underscores the need for revitalization in modern, sustainable agricultural practices, especially as 58% of millennial farmers lack proficiency in digital technology.

The Solution

Did you know that on average, one farmer can manage only 1-2 hectares of land? This limitation inspired my agritech startup, Nani Agritech, which pioneers precision automated farming techniques like "Nanipom" — an innovative water pump automation technology utilizing precision mechanization and advanced application systems (Nani Mobile Apps). Our goal is to scale this technology, handling 20-30 hectares, aiming to maximize crop yields sustainably.