Products – SOFADRIC

Prolonged droughts and unpredictable weather patterns have become a persistent challenge for rural farmers in Nigeria. Without accurate and timely weather predictions, farmers struggle to plan their planting and harvesting schedules, leading to significant crop losses. Over the years, climate change has been a major challenge faced by crop farmers and of particular interest to maize farmers. Maize has little or no resistance to drought. As such, many maize farmers had suffered losses due to the erratic climatic conditions in recent years. According to Olowogbon et al (2019), most of the farmers (88%) were affected by the 2018 erratic rainfall with an estimated average loss of 1.165 hectare of maize/farmer equivalent of about 1,157,910.76 NGN ($764). Presently, farmers depend mainly on other farmers/peer influence and historical experience as the basis for initiating annual planting (Olowogbon et al 2019). While these approaches may be useful in limited ways, the mechanisms do not incorporate scientific know-how and agricultural technological innovations.

INTRODUCING THE SOFADRICLIMATE APP

Have you been a victim of low-yield produce, and farmland/crops being destroyed due to lack of efficient climate information and extreme weather events?
The use of seasonal climate predictions offers a flexible and scientific model to aid climate adaptation strategies. Our weather prediction service aims to alleviate this pain point by providing precise and reliable forecasts tailored to the specific needs of rural farmers. With our service, farmers can make informed decisions, optimize resource allocation, and ultimately protect their crops from the devastating impact of unexpected weather events, ensuring a more resilient and productive agricultural season. This is what the SOFADRIC app does. We believe climate information can help farmers better manage climate risk, making the most of favorable climatic conditions while protecting their livelihoods from extreme events.

KEY BENEFITS/FEATURES OF THE SOFADRICLIMATE APP

  • It is free as you receive the climate prediction for the next farming season on your User Dashboard upon signup. No hidden fees.
  • Web-based interface, does not require heavy download and is accessible from anywhere in the world.
  • Real Time climate prediction information at your fingertips
  • It is very easy to interpret and navigate

“SIGN UP NOW” FOR FREE WITH SOFADRICLIMATE APP TO RECEIVE CLIMATE PREDICTION FOR THE NEXT FARMING SEASON TO IMPROVE YOUR YIELD THIS YEAR. ACCESS TO THIS FREE SERVICE EXPIRES IN (15 MINUTES EVERGREEN COUNTDOWN)

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We are certified by Strengthening Capacity in Agriculture Livelihoods and Environment (SCALE). We earned this honor of excellence by winning the SCALE Creative Adaptation Award, People's Choice.

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