Dimitra: Solving Deforestation with AI
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Dimitra AI – Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the agriculture market is projected to grow from $1.7 billion in 2023 to $4.7 billion by 2028.
Unfortunately, smallholder farmers, who produce nearly one-third of the world’s food, rarely benefit from these growing markets. Moreover, they are often the last to see progress coming from advanced technology like AI.
Working on the cutting edge of technological advancements, Dimitra’s agricultural application stack interweaves elements of AI and Machine Learning (ML) to support farmers across the globe and put next-generation tools into their hands.
While these applications meet varying and diverse needs with many different technologies, a critical component of this new green revolution is AI.
But how does it all work?
What does the experience look like for a farmer utilizing Dimitra applications to improve crop yields, manage livestock or battle the pox of global deforestation?
Let’s explore three key examples.
On-the-ground data is essential to making real improvements in crop performance.
Satellite-based spectral and radar imagery analysis pairs with soil, weather, planting, and other agricultural data to deliver farmers AI-based recommendations that can have a significant impact on crop yields and overall productivity.
So, what does all this look like in a real-life use case? Let’s take a trip to South America.
In Bolivia, quinoa is a high-value crop. In 2021 alone, the U.S. spent nearly $25 million on the Bolivian superfood.
Even with all this capital flowing in, smallholder farmers responsible for quinoa production face challenges from low-tech processes, soil degradation, and pest issues. AI and ML models built for these Bolivian farmers utilize advanced weather monitoring alongside satellite imagery. This is to help mitigate crop failure and better predict future performance.
AI also helps battle the scourge of productivity in the area — pests.
Sensors and AI tools help farmers monitor pest threshold levels to enable them to quickly enact countermeasures and keep fields safe.
Through the Connected Farmer Platform, farmers like those in Bolivia can use AI tech to analyze data from all kinds of sources efficiently:
The platform provides insights and recommendations to farmers that result in improved crop yields and, in turn, overall profits. Moreover, it connects national agricultural data to help governments generate reports and organize local agricultural value chains.
In fact, this results in improved traceability and useful data sets that help develop better public policies that increase GDP.
Family farmers rearing and caring for livestock across the world are facing competitive markets, inefficient herd management systems, and breeding practices that lag well behind modern standards.
When we talk about leveraging AI and ML to improve livestock performance, it directly translates to giving these farmers a data-driven advantage in their everyday decision-making.
Dimitra’s Livestock Guru puts those practical AI-based tools right into their hands.
Many environmental, management, and hereditary factors affect the performance of cattle. Moreover, having a comprehensive vantage point based on ML and statistical analysis results in better predictions, performance, and productivity across many different areas:
Nutrition, weather, water, disease, temperature, etc., all affect the lifecycle of the animals.
By categorizing livestock into groups using these conditions, Livestock Guru helps farmers make better-informed decisions based on data-driven predictions. This influences areas like farm management, animal management, and breeding.
The result? More efficient livestock practices for those who need them most and higher quality products.
Between 2015 and 2020, the rate of global deforestation fell from 16 million hectares per year to 10 million.
Thanks in part to changing perceptions toward global conservation and drives to enact regulation, we’re now in the third decade of deforestation decline. Far from over, though, the problem we face now is getting a clear picture of deforestation issues and effective methods to enforce regulations.
Dimitra’s Deforestation Compliance Module uses satellite imagery to differentiate between trees, crops, forested areas, and clear-cut sections to do precisely that.
ML models leverage this data to understand what’s happening on the ground without ever touching the soil. To intelligently identify the deforested areas in a sea of green, the module uses AI to determine texture, color, reflectivity, and much more.
This allows both farmers and traders to offer full transparency in their supply chain. Additionally, it allows them to prove with data-backed insights their compliance with deforestation regulations.
GPS track and trace is required to prove compliance in some global markets, like the European Union.
While powerful AI technology delivers insights to farmers, it’s only a glimpse into the full Dimitra agricultural tech stack.
Underneath it all is an optimized blockchain architecture that powers a global marketplace, financial services, and distributed analytics. So how do these practical AI-powered platforms connect to the Dimitra Token (DMTR)?
Here are three examples:
Whether it’s tracking drone data or soil sensor activity, AI is a critical component of the next generation of agricultural products. Dimitra is taking those tools, combining them with other advanced technologies, and providing them to those who need them most.
As the world evolves, Dimitra is committed to developing an all-in-one agricultural platform that caters to farmers across the globe.
This platform utilizes AI and ML tech across the stack to deliver insights that offer real-world results. That means better crop productivity, better livestock management, and a clearer picture of global deforestation.
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Dimitra Scorecard – There are over 600 million smallholder farmers across the globe. For them, the ability to source reliable investments is a matter of survival. Unfortunately, presenting a transparent picture of the value they create with their land and crops is easier said than done.
Promises and word of mouth rarely satisfy the due diligence demands of financial institutions. They want data — a scarce resource for farmers who work with limited access to technology and on smaller plots of land.
If they can source funding, they’re then presented with the challenge of knowing where that money is best spent.
Dimitra Incorporated, a global ag tech and blockchain company transforming the landscape of modern farming, is on a mission to solve these problems. With the Dimitra Scorecard, farmers can present a clear and honest representation of their farm to lenders and bankers.
Let’s explore this new product from the Dimitra team. We’ll learn why it will play a critical role in how farmers, lenders, and even governments work together, as well as uncover how the Scorecard plays into Dimitra’s NFT platform.
So, what is the Dimitra Scorecard?
The Dimitra Scorecard stands as a pioneering tool in the agricultural landscape. It offers farmers a comprehensive evaluation report of their land. In essence, it’s like a report card for farmers. It presents a comprehensive and data-driven snapshot of their farm and land to lenders.
Think of it as a health check-up but for the land.
At the onset, Dimitra will evaluate the farm to form a baseline score. This initial score won’t include any necessary land improvements. Instead, it will cover a wide range of data points:
These data points will help the Dimitra team calculate what impact these variables have on crop potential. The Scorecard also includes an assessment of the farmer’s ability to cultivate specific crops. Part of this assessment is determined by the farmer answering a survey designed by Dimitra to ensure the best strategy. It’s not just about stating what the land is like now but also projecting what it could be.
With all these data points in tow, the initial baseline Scorecard will indicate what challenges a farm may have with irrigation and soil conditions, acting as a tool that encapsulates the health and potential of a farm.
These will inform the recommendations made to both the farmer and the lender.
For farmers, the Scorecard becomes a map that points out the rough and smooth terrain of their farming journey. It’s not just about spotlighting challenges; it’s about charting a practical course of action.
With a clear understanding of their farm’s current state, farmers can take strategic steps toward improvement.
The Scorecard offers lenders and investors a clear picture of a farm’s true potential. It shows not only the land’s current state but what it could achieve with the right financial support and improvement.
Dimitra hopes the Scorecard becomes an essential part of the financial decision-making process. It should help both farmers and lenders accurately assess the viability and profitability of a given farm.
This all sounds good on paper, but farms are living, breathing, dynamic ventures. As such, the Scorecard isn’t a static tool. Instead, it’s as dynamic and adaptable as the land it covers.
Initially set up in Kenya, the Scorecard’s success will pave the way for expansion into other countries like Brazil and Honduras. But this global journey is much more than a simple geographical expansion. As Dimitra refines the tool and sees experimentation in the field, it can cater to different crops and varying farm conditions.
Each crop and region has unique characteristics. Dimitra will meet farmers where they’re at by providing specially designed Scorecards for each different crop and region. One-size-fits-all is rarely the case, which is why each Scorecard is crafted to meet geographical and agronomic needs.
In Brazil, for example, we will have Scorecards specialized in different crops, including soybeans and coffee. Meanwhile, in Honduras, we will have Scorecards specialized in banana and cocoa plantations. This versatility makes the Scorecard a universally relevant tool, capable of assessing a wide variety of farming scenarios across the globe.
We’ve already touched on who the Scorecard is for, but let’s break it down even further:
A Kenyan farmer, unsure of the best crop for their land, turns to the Dimitra Scorecard for guidance.
The Scorecard, alongside the Connected Farmer platform, offers them a transparent analysis of their land. It reveals its suitability for avocados, a crop the farmer hadn’t considered before. This revelation allows for not only precise crop planning but also optimal space utilization.
But that’s not all the Scorecard offers. It also suggests that parts of the farm could support cashew nuts — offering a profitable crop diversification strategy.
This not only boosts potential income but also enhances the land’s sustainability.
Presenting this Scorecard to a lender expedites the loan process, providing the bank with confidence in the projected yields and the investment’s viability. On a larger scale, government agencies use such data for regional agricultural planning. This streamlines support and development efforts.
The Scorecard provides a detailed picture of a farm’s potential, which directly impacts Dimitra’s utility NFT platform. This integration allows for a nuanced assessment of each agricultural asset, be it a plot of land or an individual tree.
Let’s take avocado trees as an example, which the Dimitra NFT platform currently includes with Dimitra’s partnership with the One Million Avocados project in Kenya. Scoring here will leverage a variety of factors:
The scoring system will also include external data sources related to the tree’s location, such as weather, disease, and pest reports.
Dimitra’s utility NFTs are pioneering innovative solutions in the agricultural sector. These NFTs go beyond digital representation. They enable farmers to secure crucial financing, connect directly with consumers, and monetize valuable agrarian data.
In addition, they offer new avenues for farmers to access funding, cutting through traditional financial barriers.
Dimitra’s Scorecard, alongside the NFT platform, is a significant leap in agricultural innovation.
The Scorecard offers lenders and farmers a clearer picture of the true potential farms and crops offer. It’s a catalyst that not only streamlines the loan process for lenders but also empowers governments to make informed decisions on agricultural projects.
Dimitra is not just offering a new tool but a comprehensive solution.
This transformative approach is setting new standards in the agricultural sector, promising a more informed, efficient, and prosperous future for farmers worldwide. – Dimitra Scorecard
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TORTOLA, BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS — Dimitra Incorporated, a leading blockchain-based enterprise system for AgTech driving productive, intelligent, and inclusive farming, is working with Helvetas and Open Food Chain on a project called MiCacao. The project aims to implement a digital traceability solution in the cocoa supply chain in Latin America. – Dimitra Cocoa Production
Dimitra is working with Helvetas and Open Food Chain to increase transparency in cocoa production, ensuring the origin of deforestation-free products. Moreover, this effort aligns with European regulations prohibiting the importation of products associated with deforestation, including cocoa.
Helvetas is an independent Swiss development organization. They focus on impacting over three million disadvantaged individuals annually. They do this through water, food, climate, education, employment, governance, gender, and social equity.
Conversely, The Open Food Chain is a public infrastructure in the industry that plays a crucial role in this collaboration. They are making the compliance process more efficient. This enables each participant to immediately and automatically publish statements related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria for batches. This eliminates the need for time-consuming communications, such as emails and phone calls, in getting certificates.
The MiCacao Project is running from December 2022 to April 2025. It is being executed by Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation and Federación Nacional de Cacaoteros Colombia. The Promotion of Innovation in Agriculture fund also supports the project. They have been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.
This collaboration signifies these organizations’ devotedness toward their future environmental and social sustainability.
The central challenge is establishing sustainable cocoa production advantages in Colombia and Peru, where small-scale farmers account for about 90% of global production. Without appropriate agricultural practices, cocoa cultivation can indirectly contribute to deforestation and climate change.
Although there is a growing global demand for sustainably produced deforestation-free cocoa, many farmers need more access to information on adapting their products to this market. This information gap is particularly challenging for female cocoa producers with less access to digital tools.
The project’s main objective is to validate a traceability tool that strengthens the market position of farmers adopting climate-friendly and deforestation-free practices. Additionally, through traceability and deforestation-free ownership information, the project aims to increase the price paid to the producer by at least 10%.
Cocoa producers are already utilizing Dimitra’s Connected Cacao Platform. They are receiving detailed registration of information regarding the origin and attributes of the product. In short, this promotes transparency throughout the value chain. Moreover, access to this technology holds significant potential to transform cocoa production in Latin America. This technology offers economic, social, and ecological benefits.
Integrating digital technologies into agricultural production aims for a more sustainable and equitable future for all involved in the cocoa industry.
Starting with 2000 farmers and 4000 deforestation reports in 2024, the project’s key innovation is implementing a digital, interoperable, and freely accessible traceability system for the cocoa chain. With the recent EU regulation, companies must trace product origins to ensure no deforestation.
Producers’ use of digital tools allows data collection to be synchronized when connectivity is available, even without an internet connection. This data includes production characteristics, voluntary certifications, and other specific product attributes contributing to cocoa traceability.
We are determined to lead the fight against deforestation and support sustainable agricultural practices throughout Latin America. Through the MiCacao Project, we are paving the way for a greener and more equitable future,” says Diego Costa, Latin America Director at Dimitra.
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Dimitra Roraima – Dimitra Incorporated, a leading blockchain-based enterprise system for AgTech driving productive, intelligent, and inclusive farming, is collaborating with ABRAFRUTAS and CERES. Together, they will develop a project with the State Government of Roraima, the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service (SEBRAE/RR), and the Federation of Agriculture and Livestock of Roraima (FAERR).
These organizations aim to implement sustainable technologies in fruit production within Roraima. Moreover, a focus will be placed on disseminating technological solutions that promote digital transformation in agriculture, boosting rural financing and enhancing the sector’s social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Located in the Amazon region, Roraima is the State with the highest rate of agricultural growth. It represents the new agricultural frontier of Brazilian agribusiness. Roraima possesses ideal characteristics and potential for a sustainable development model. This model is based on small farmers, family and indigenous agriculture, agribusiness, commerce, services, and tourism.
During EXPOFERR 2023, the involved parties forged an agreement to promote digital transformation and rural financing for fruit producers in the state. This agreement represents a commitment to technological development and sustainable economic growth in the region.
Diego Costa, Dimitra’s Director for Latin America, underscores the significance of collaborating with such important partners: “It is an honor for us to work with highly respected institutions throughout Brazil, such as the FAERR/SENAR System, SEBRAE, and ABRAFRUTAS, and to collaborate with a government that demonstrates technological maturity and a remarkable inclination toward innovation.”
Multiple organizations are working together to impact the agriculture sector positively. So, let’s explore them.
Firstly, we have FAERR, representing the rural producers of Roraima. They focus on providing strategic guidance, rights advocacy, and agricultural development opportunities. They work in partnership with CNA and SENAR (National Rural Learning Service), both state Agricultural Federations that aim to strengthen the rural sector and empower producers.
Another organization working to bring change is SEBRAE. This organization drives micro and small businesses, stimulating competitiveness and sustainable growth. What’s more, with training programs, access to credit, and promotion of entrepreneurial education from an early age, it works in financial partnership to develop skills.
Last but certainly not least, we have Abrafrutas. Abrafrutas consists of approximately 80 associated fruit-exporting producers. In fact, these producers represent roughly 80% of the total volume of fresh fruits exported by Brazil. Focused on uniting producers and processors of fresh and processed fruits, this organization continuously seeks to enhance commercialization and carry out promotional campaigns through its associated companies.
SEBRAE’s Superintendent, Emerson Baú, highlights the importance of cooperation by saying, “Bringing the federations to this space to assist the entire production chain and show people visiting the joint strength of the institutions. The idea is that from now on, we will further strengthen our joint actions, with each institution contributing its strengths. That is our goal, to bind them together.”
The collaborative project aims to provide technology and technical assistance to farmers. Farmers are being introduced to innovative methods to finance new areas, rehabilitate degraded areas, and implement more productive varieties. While the cocoa sector is initially the main focus, there are plans to expand to other crops.
Here’s a look at how it will work. Through satellite imagery and remote sensing, the first project phase will analyze the suitability of Roraima’s regions for cocoa production, identifying areas most conducive to production.
Next, a business plan will be developed. It will identify all necessary costs for cocoa planting and maintenance. This includes technology, sensors, seedlings, fertilizers, and technical assistance. With this in mind, all technological aspects will be provided by Dimitra, making the Connected Cacao Platform available to farmers.
After identifying production costs and mapping producers who will implement new cocoa areas, various crowdfunding projects will be structured. Each investment unit, representing a defined area, will be mapped and transformed into a digital asset (NFT), allowing producers to raise necessary resources from investors brought in by institutions and crypto investors worldwide.
In this scenario, the DMTR token will play a crucial role in facilitating this financing, allowing investors to become partners of Brazilian rural producers using DMTRs, receiving a portion of the profits while helping preserve the biodiversity-rich nature of the region.
Additionally, the parties will seek to establish partnerships with a vast network of stores and suppliers of inputs and equipment. Producers can purchase points (DMTRs) to access discounts when buying necessary products for their farm operations.
“It is through technology that we are increasing productivity in the lands of the state of Roraima. Innovation and research are essential to improve our results, always focusing on environmental preservation and increasing productivity on our lands. This is Roraima’s objective,” highlights Roraima Governor, Antônio Denarium. Dimitra Roraima
FAERR President Silvio de Carvalho mentioned during the signing ceremony, “We are in a moment of state growth, and these partnerships allow us to show Brazil and the world what our farmers are doing. We are seeking to offer opportunities for producers to produce more and with better quality.”
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At Dimitra, we find ourselves in the middle of a technological intersection.
On one side, we have blockchain technology. On the other, agricultural technology. At this crossroads, we’re forging ahead not just as a tech disruptor but as a narrative maker of hope and change.
Our mission is to rewrite the story of smallholder farmers across the globe.
We’re not only obsessed with technology for technology’s sake but rather focused on using emerging technologies like blockchain, AI, ML, and satellite imagery to change how the over 600 million smallholder farmers make their living, build their communities, and develop sustainable practices that steward the environment.
Since we last updated you on our mission and growth, a lot has changed.
But, while the world’s been enamored with fleeting tech trends and transient crypto bubbles, we’ve been weaving a story that matters — one of tangible growth, palpable impact, and real-world change.
Join us as we unfold the chapters of the past year.
Through a medley of groundbreaking innovations and meaningful partnerships, we’ve taken deliberate strides, every step echoing our commitment to an inclusive, sustainable future.
Note: This article is an update to our “Empowering Global Growth with Dimitra” piece published last year. Be sure to review that piece to learn more.
In the patchwork of fields that span the globe, there’s a silent rhythm, a dance of soil and seed, of rain and root.
Each farmer, whether they work small orchards of avocado trees or expansive coffee plantations, seeks a simple assurance: that their labor of love will bear fruit. Historically, these smallholder farmers have lacked access to modern agricultural tooling and technology.
Our mission is to empower these farmers to improve farming practices and processes through real-time insights powered by a unique and comprehensive tech stack.
From blockchain and AI to drones and advanced genomics, we’re removing the data silos and driving innovation globally.
It’s not just farmers who reap these benefits; it’s also the communities and governmental agencies they operate alongside. Dimitra has a global solution for supply-chain records to ensure regulatory compliance and traceability records, regardless of international frameworks and borders.
Our team comes equipped with more than technology, though.
We also offer communities across the world unparalleled access to experts in the field, providing a wealth of experience and knowledge right where it needs to go: to the local level.
The Dimitra team has worked with agricultural agencies in Brazil, India, Kenya, and Nepal.
Of course, it’s not all about the tech. Creating sustainable agricultural systems also means addressing a lack of robust economic access. On this front, Dimitra uses an innovative approach powered by cryptocurrency.
Through our unique blockchain technology, we’re democratizing finance.
For those marginalized by traditional financial systems, this kind of access isn’t a luxury but a means of sustainable growth. Underpinning Dimitra’s approach is an optimized blockchain architecture that powers a global marketplace, financial services, and distributed analytics.
Navigating the expansive avenues of farming, one can quickly grasp that it’s not a monolithic entity.
Each crop, each animal, every tract of land tells a different story. Here at Dimitra, we recognize this diversity and have built several platforms to cater to the varying needs of farmers.
Let’s explore some of the offerings together:
The Connected Farmer platform is our flagship offering and an embodiment of empowerment.
This all-encompassing app for farmers leverages Dimitra’s advanced tech stack to radically improve farming. From soil assessment to nutrient management, Connected Farmer delivers actionable data insights that refine and streamline the complexities of agriculture.
Specifically designed for coffee growers, this platform focuses on boosting both yield quality and quantity. It emphasizes transparency, allowing for real-time tracking from farm to cup. This ensures that customers know the journey of their daily brew.
In a world increasingly concerned with deforestation and forest conservation, this platform certifies farmers’ adherence to global deforestation standards all along the supply chain.
Through a blend of AI, ML, blockchain, mobile tech, and satellite analysis, international regulatory requirements are completely automated for farmers. This is particularly important given new standards and regulatory frameworks, like the EU’s regulation around deforestation-free products.
Livestock Guru harnesses the power of AI to monitor and analyze an animal’s lifecycle, providing crucial insights from genetics to health patterns.
By comparing data from genetically similar animals, we’re not only enhancing productivity and disease prevention but also guiding farmers on breeding strategies to bolster their livestock’s health and profitability. In the world of farming, it’s a game changer, turning tradition into tech-savvy precision.
The Connected Cacao platform represents a revolution for farmers, offering benefits that will transform the industry. One of the main advantages is the significant improvement in the efficiency of agricultural operations.
The application allows farmers to optimize each stage of the process, from cultivation, harvesting, fermentation, drying, storage, and marketing, reducing resource waste and increasing productivity.
Cryptocurrency is not some passing digital trend. As of 2023, there are an estimated 420 million crypto users worldwide.
This isn’t some quirky monetary alternative; we’re actively redefining global trade.
Among these, $DMTR, Dimitra’s token, stands as a testament to our vision of streamlining agriculture through technology. $DMTR ensures a baseline currency that anybody can use globally, minimizing transaction fees for farmers.
But it’s not just about a digital coin.
To help you better understand the value and utility of $DMTR, let’s explore how the token democratizes the agricultural process.
Think of $DMTR as a key to unlock a treasure trove of data.
Everyone from farmers, cooperatives, governments, etc., can access this data. While our base platform offers five satellite reports, $DMTR holders have the advantage of accessing over 15 specialized reports, providing insights that could redefine farming processes.
It’s not all about reports. $DMTR also plays a role in licensing.
The crop performance feature of the Connected Farmer platform offers licensing opportunities with payments in $DMTR. The platform will lock farmer rewards from licensing and use for a fixed period of time prior to releasing back to the cooperative.
For example, the Solok Radjo Cooperative, which focuses on coffee farming, recently paid its licensing fees for the Connected Coffee platform in $DMTR.
Imagine a contract with a thousand users. Each user has ten cows.
Each of these cows needs a sensor, and $DMTR facilitates this process. Whether it’s onboarding existing sensors or procuring new ones from Dimitra, $DMTR is the go-to currency. Additionally, the margins from these purchases, paid in the token, further solidify the value of $DMTR and its importance in the ecosystem.
With the rising concerns around global deforestation, our Deforestation Compliance Module is more relevant than ever.
When we receive a deforestation certification request from a customer, we collect payment and subsequently pay the necessary government filing fees and expenses. $DMTR is then used to generate the certificate. More than that, though, $DMTR is not just a mode of payment; it’s a stamp of credibility. Once used, these tokens are burned, ensuring transparency and traceability with every transaction.
When farmers interact with the Connected Farmer Platform and perform certain actions, they receive Dimitra Points in return. One recent example of how the program is expanding is in our collaboration with the One Million Avocado (OMA) initiative.
One significant aspect stood out during this collaboration: OMA’s choice to transact using $DMTR.
This not only solidifies $DMTR’s position in transactions but also magnifies Dimitra’s visibility amongst OMA’s farmers.
One innovative approach to agricultural innovation is through the Dimitra NFT program. Here, we offer a platform to lending and investment companies to digitize farming assets and manage shared ownership for various farming projects globally. Initially we will be deploying an investment program in Brazil with AbraFrutas to provide services to cacao growers in Roraima state.
Shared ownership is a concept we’re excited about. In collaboration with OMA, we’re venturing into an untapped domain — merging NFTs with agriculture. The pilot? A series of Avocado Tree NFTs to be seeded across Kenyan farms, all tied to $DMTR for purchase and associated transactional expenses.
The heart of our mission is much more than about technology; it’s about collaboration.
Each project we launch brings the opportunity to integrate with banks, insurance companies, service providers, input sellers and many other potential partners, who utilize DMTR to offer these services to our farmers. We ensure that with each project launched, it will contribute to the growth of our community and utility of the token.
Our partnerships have become an integral part of our progress. Our partners help us amplify our vision, extend our reach, and refine our solutions.
Dimitra and Ocean Protocol share a vision to unlock the true potential of agricultural data.
But we’re not just collecting data. We incentivize farmers to become proactive data producers. Through the partnership with Ocean Protocol, we offer this data to clients with secure delivery through the Ocean data marketplace — and it’s not a detached entity.
Their marketplace seamlessly integrates into Dimitra’s platforms. The cherry on top? Our farmer community benefits by receiving a portion of revenue from data sales. This rewards them for their contribution and encourages further data collection.
Agriculture doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s part of an intricate supply chain.
This is where the Morpheus Network steps in. From handling exports, ensuring documentation is in order, to simplifying the shipping process, their role is critical. Farmers across the supply chain need access to real-time insights, analytics, and information, and mobile technology is the solution.
This enables real-time decision-making. Whether they’re in the middle of their field or at a local market, our mobile tech ensures they’re always a tap away from insights, analytics, and crucial data. When they input data, there’s no lag.
Just a year ago, when we published our initial article about $DMTR, we positioned Dimitra as a beacon of hope for global farming. Today, that beacon shines brighter than ever.
From the conception of the $DMTR token to the visions surrounding the Connected Farmer app, we haven’t just chased our aspirations; we’ve lived them, evolving and refining with every step.
Our journey has been nothing short of transformative.
We’ve expanded our agricultural technology offerings, cemented meaningful partnerships, and, most importantly, listened to and acted upon the feedback from our core — the global farming community.
But we’re not one to rest on our laurels.
Looking ahead, we plan on driving deeper innovation and further strengthening our commitment to enhancing the synergy between agriculture and technology.
Our story continues, and we invite you to shape its next chapters with us.
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Dimitra Incorporated’s involvement in the Honduran market, particularly in the coffee sector, has significantly impacted production, quality, and sustainability. Dimitra has successfully implemented its Connected Coffee Platform in Honduras by focusing on producer training. The platform provides innovative tools to optimize efficiency and increase yields in plantations.
Following suit, pioneering cooperatives are actively implementing the training provided by Dimitra. By adopting this technology, the companies highlight their crucial role in driving sustainability, quality, and efficiency in Honduras’ coffee industry.
As the Honduran coffee market is the fifth-largest global producer. And a leader in Central America, coffee traceability is crucial for Honduran organizations.
Dimitra significantly contributes to the region’s economic development by empowering cooperatives and farmers with the necessary tools. This aligns with global demands for more responsible and sustainable agricultural practices. The collective effort represents a crucial step in the positive transformation of the Honduran coffee sector.
In January 2023, Dimitra and AHPROCAFE announced their initial partnership. Together, their goal was to provide traceability for the coffee grown in Honduras. Moreover, they planned on implementing Dimitra’s Connected Coffee Platform in as many cooperatives as possible.
Pedro Mendoza, president of AHPROCAFE, highlights, “Dimitra plays a crucial role as a strategic partner in the journey towards global digitization, driving technological transformation, and enhancing the productive, agro-industrial, and commercial competitiveness of coffee cooperatives worldwide.”
Since Dimitra’s first partnership in Honduras, they have collaborated to understand the needs of Honduran coffee growers. Dimitra has strengthened its mutual commitment through strategic meetings, collaborative events, and essential visits.
Today, Dimitra is working with two additional Honduran coffee cooperatives.
Cooperatives like COMISUYL, formed by small producers from Subirana, Yoro, in Honduras, aim to expand their exports to various countries. They can do this while maintaining their organic and Fair Trade coffee certifications. Because the Connected Coffee Platform has been introduced.
Similarly, UNIOCASMO, a second-level organization whose 346 members represent the union of 17 Coffee Producer Associations, is implementing the platform. They aim to strengthen coffee production and marketing in the San Marcos region, Ocotepeque, in western Honduras. In fact, producers testify to the significant impact the project will have on their lives.
What’s more, the UNIOCASMO members recall that the platform will improve Honduran coffee traceability and quality and ensure compliance with the European Union regulations related to deforestation in imported products.
“The collaboration between Dimitra and cooperatives is seen as a fundamental step to ensure that Honduran products meet the requirements of sustainable production and continue to be marketed in the European Union,” comments Calvin Funez, Dimitra’s partner in Honduras.
The technology that Dimitra provides farmers couldn’t have come at a better time.
It enhances coffee traceability and value and helps cooperatives and associations tackle the challenges posed by the new European Union regulation (EUDR).
Farmers worldwide are adjusting their farming practices to adhere to these new changes. Not to mention, farmers have to substantiate their farming practices to allow for produce export. If they don’t, the importer will face fines of up to four percent of their annual EU turnover.
As a result, this regulation demands that local companies ensure sustainable production of their products, combating deforestation related to soy, timber, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, beef, and rubber.
Evidently, Dimitra is offering the Honduran coffee cooperatives that they are working with the Deforestation Certification Module as an upgrade to its Connected Farmer platform. This makes the deforestation evaluation accessible to combat the climate crisis. The deforestation module allows producers and traders to prove their goods are unrelated to deforestation and helps regulatory authorities confirm compliance.
Mauro Rodríguez, President of the Board of Directors of COMISUYL, states, “AHPROCAFE, in collaboration with Dimitra, aims to comply with forest preservation legislation, initially focusing on georeferencing to ensure that coffee comes from non-deforested areas. The collaboration intends to expand to manage traceability and inventories, replacing paper records with a digital approach. The Dimitra application is seen as a tool to meet the requirements of the new legislation, offering visibility, compliance reports, and facilitating agile and effective decision-making on production and agricultural issues.”
In collaboration with cooperatives and associations like COMISUYL and UNIOCASMO, Dimitra is training producers to trace every bean, elevating the quality of Honduran coffee in the global market. Furthermore, using Dimitra’s platform, coffee growers have visibility, compliance reports, and accurate information about the origin of their coffee.
Dimitra is helping cooperatives adapt to these new regulations, using its platform to provide visibility, compliance reports, and accurate information about the product’s origin. Nonetheless, this partnership aims to elevate the Honduran coffee industry to a new level, promoting traceability, sustainability, and quality internationally.
Using Dimitra’s platform, coffee growers have visibility, compliance reports, and accurate information about the coffee’s origin.
Gerson Solorzano, UNIOCASMO Certification Technician, says, “UNIOCASMO, despite being a new enterprise, faces the challenge of complying with the new European Union legislation. To achieve this, it seeks to use a reliable tool like Dimitra to provide accurate information, meet information requirements and risk assessments, and carry out due diligence. In recent years, we have collaborated with municipal authorities and producers to improve the biodiversity of coffee plantations by incorporating timber trees and implementing reforestation projects in various communities.”
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Dimitra SUT – Dimitra Incorporated, a leading blockchain-based enterprise systems for AgTech driving productive, intelligent, and inclusive farming, is working with The Saudi Sustainable Union Trading Company (SUT). SUT is an organization that provides innovative solutions to help develop agricultural businesses. Together, they are establishing a development program for Jazan Coffee producers.
Dimitra and SUT aim to promote the coffee industry within the country. By assisting in developing coffee farms in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia, these farmers can further capitalize on their unique coffee heritage in Saudi Arabia.
The tradition of cultivating coffee in the Jazan region has been passed down from generation to generation. Primarily, this has been achieved through non-formal educational methods such as practical training and observation. This type of knowledge transfer is common in agricultural practices. Skills and techniques are learned through hands-on experience and shared within communities. In Jazan, there are approximately 700 coffee farms. However, with dramatically altered natural cycles and weather patterns resulting from the growing climate crisis, farmers face many new problems regarding water and working resources.
The Jazan Coffee Cooperative (CCJ), a leading agricultural development institution and national expertise house in the agriculture sector, is using Dimitra’s Connected Coffee platform. The tailored platform provides straightforward, actionable insights to increase the quality and quantity of coffee yields, all sustainably and with longevity in mind. The platform also offers real-time track and trace capability throughout all levels of the supply chain, ensuring farmers’ produce is transparent and credible.
In addition to the advanced technology, the local SUT Agronomy team will provide support and training to the local farmers and workers in coffee cultivation. For example, the farmers will be receiving assistance on their techniques for planting, pruning, harvesting, and post-harvest processing. This ensures the production of premium-quality coffee beans. To summarize, Dimitra and SUT will help the farmers increase their yield and improve the overall quality of the coffee cherries.
The project’s initial phase starts with 200 farms in 2023 and will reach 350 by the end of 2024. The project’s full scope is to implement the Dimitra Connected Coffee platform for 700 farms in 6 coffee provinces in the Jazan region that cultivate Arabica and Khawlani coffee beans.
Specifically, Dimitra’s Connected Coffee platform will help the farmers establish quality control measures. It will also assist with monitoring and maintaining the quality of coffee produced. Moreover, it will also encourage farmers to adhere to international quality standards. The app will also motivate farmers to consider obtaining certifications such as organic to enhance marketability.
Mr. Gibran Farhan Al-Maliki, pictured above, is one of the leading coffee growers in Jazan and a professional coffee agronomist. Mr. Gibran will join Dimitra with his son Ahmed Gibran Farhan Al-Maliki at the initial training phase. As many people call him, Uncle Gibran is one of the first in Jazan’s Al Dayer area to turn his love of coffee into a local business. Upon retiring from teaching in his remote mountaintop village of Al Qateel in 2007, he looked to revive his family’s farms at 1,500 meters (about 4,900 feet) above sea level.
Maged Elmontaser, Dimitra’s MENA regional Director, says, “The Jazan province is packed full of advantages. The six mountainous governorates have many investment opportunities, especially in agriculture and heritage sites. Exploring opportunities to integrate coffee farms into the Dimitra Connected Coffee platform will transform the coffee industry. In addition, it will revolutionize the history, cultivation, and brewing of Saudi Arabian coffee. They are leveraging knowledge exchange, access to markets, and improving the overall competitiveness of Saudi Arabian coffee”.
Today, Saudi Arabia continues to produce coffee and has been promoting its unique coffee culture and heritage. The country has been investing in modernizing its coffee industry, improving quality, and promoting its coffee brands to the international market. The initiative the region is showing to help its coffee farmers led to Dimitra and SUT working together.
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Dimitra Incorporated, a leading blockchain-based enterprise system for AgTech driving productive, intelligent, and inclusive farming, announces the launch of the Connected Cacao App. The application improves agricultural efficiency, ensures transparency in the supply chain, and helps strengthen cacao cooperatives.
The Connected Cacao platform represents a revolution in cacao farming. It offers a significant increase in efficiency for agriculture operations. The application allows farmers to optimize each stage of the process, from cultivation, harvesting, fermentation, drying, storage, and marketing, reducing resource waste and increasing productivity.
Furthermore, the application offers complete transparency across the entire supply chain. Farmers can generate a traceable label through the application, allowing cooperatives and producers to tell the whole story behind cacao. This is important as today, more than ever, buyers want transparency with the products they are purchasing.
Also, as far as the farmer is concerned, prices constantly fluctuate. This has a significant impact on them as they can’t store the cacao for long periods and often need to sell it right away and cheaper than they expected to.
By using the Connected Cacao platform, farmers can make sure they have more produce, higher quality, and more market access. In summary, offering traceability is helping the product enter the most demanding markets while adding value to the product.
With digitized information, cooperatives have an accurate view of the entire process. This allows a more precise diagnosis of the situation for each region and producer, helping the overall decision-making process.
One of the most notable effects of this technology is the reduction of disparities in profitability between producers. Connected Cacao aims to create a more equitable environment where all farmers have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their size or starting resources.
Another challenge farmers face that the application considers is compliance with the new European standards regarding zero deforestation. In 2022, 141 countries signed a pact to eradicate deforestation by 2030. As one of the first to take serious action, the EU is implementing a law that effectively bans products originating from major crops linked to deforestation. Cocoa, which is the processed version of cacao, is one of the seven core commodities that must guarantee origin on a property that has not been deforested since December 2020.
What does this look like for farmers? Well, they must practice farming in more environmentally responsible ways. There’s no longer room for farms of any size to continue deforestation if they want to remain legally operational.
In addition to the functionalities the Connected Cacao application offers farmers, they will also have access to Dimitra’s Deforestation Compliance Module. When farmers sell their products to agriculture companies, they can use Dimitra’s platform to mark the geo-location of the origin farm at the time of harvest. This action will automatically produce a deforestation map to certify there is no deforestation before the shipments are prepared.
Several organizations are already in the training phase and utilizing the Connected Cacao application as a tool. One of those organizations is REDMUCH, an organization in Honduras that, when translated to English, means “Network of Cocoa Woman Farmer and Chocolatiers of Honduras.” The organization currently consists of around 350 farmers, with the majority of them being female. As a whole, they work together to empower and support women in the agriculture industry.
The challenges the REDMUCH farmers face in the cocoa sector currently surround increasing productivity and international sales. An additional challenge includes the certification of organic and fair trade.
Dimitra is working with them to tackle these industry challenges with the help of its Connected Cacao platform.
The Connected Cacao app offers a more efficient, transparent, and sustainable approach to the cacao industry. This app is essential to a fairer and more environmentally conscious industry by optimizing farming operations, promoting cooperation, and empowering producers.
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