The First-Mile Logistics Bottleneck for Smallholder Farmers
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Getting produce from rural farms to urban markets or export hubs is plagued by high costs, lack of cold chain infrastructure, and fragmented transport networks. This results in 30-40% post-harvest loss for perishable goods.
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ℹ️ Overview
Getting produce from rural farms to urban markets or export hubs is plagued by high costs, lack of cold chain infrastructure, and fragmented transport networks. This results in 30-40% post-harvest loss for perishable goods.
🚀 Active Projects
A digital version of the traditional Ethiopian Kircha group-buying system, allowing urban consumers to team up and buy agricultural produce directly from farmers in bulk, significantly reducing costs for households.
Optimizing small-scale truck routing in the Oromia region to reduce the time it takes for high-value horticultural products to reach Addis Ababa markets.