Smart Agricultural Technologies

Smart Agricultural Technologies

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Smart Agricultural Technologies
Smart Agricultural Technologies
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Technology and Communications
Technology
Business Model Description

Develop and deliver high-tech solutions to help farmers increase yields, reduce costs, and manage their operations more effectively. Such smart agricultural technologies that are used to improve the efficiency and productivity of farming operations include precision farming (using data and analytics to optimize farming operations), vertical farming (growing crops in vertically stacked layers using controlled environmental conditions, such as temperature, light, and nutrients, to optimize yields and minimize resource usage), livestock monitoring (using sensors and data analytics to monitor the health and wellbeing of livestock), and crop genetics (using genetic engineering to develop crops that are more resilient to pests and diseases, have improved yields, and can grow in challenging environmental conditions). The service can be marketed both in the domestic and export markets.

Expected Impact

Improve crop yields and sustainability, create jobs, enhance resource efficiency and inclusive access to technology.

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Updated: 29 Jun, 2023
Serbia
Indicative ReturnDescribes the rate of growth an investment is expected to generate within the IOA. The indicative return is identified for the IOA by establishing its Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Return of Investment (ROI) or Gross Profit Margin (GPM).
10% - 15% (in ROI)
Investment TimeframeDescribes the time period in which the IOA will pay-back the invested resources. The estimate is based on asset expected lifetime as the IOA will start generating accumulated positive cash-flows.
Medium Term (5–10 years)
Market SizeDescribes the value of potential addressable market of the IOA. The market size is identified for the IOA by establishing the value in USD, identifying the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) or providing a numeric unit critical to the IOA.
10% - 15% (CAGR)
Average Ticket Size (USD)Describes the USD amount for a typical investment required in the IOA.
USD 500,000 - USD 1 million
Direct ImpactDescribes the primary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Zero Hunger (SDG 2) Life on Land (SDG 15) Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)
Indirect ImpactDescribes the secondary SDG(s) the IOA addresses.
Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8) Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12)

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