By our staff reporter
Dimitra, a prominent AgTech enterprise system based on blockchain technology, is partnering closely with the Limu Inara Multipurpose Cooperatives Union in Ethiopia. This union consists of approximately 51,000 farmers and together they aim to enhance farmers’ livelihoods and revolutionize agricultural practices in the region.
Tilahun Getachew, the Export Manager of Limu Inara Cooperatives Union, expresses enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating that they are excited to join forces with Dimitra Technologies. Their combined expertise will contribute to ongoing efforts to transform the lives of smallholder farmers by coordinating, organizing, and educating them on the production of sustainable, high-quality, and organic coffee for both local and international markets.
Through this partnership, Ethiopian coffee farmers affiliated with the Limu Inara Cooperative Union will have access to Dimitra’s cutting-edge technology, enabling them to modernize and digitize various agricultural processes. Specifically, they will leverage Dimitra’s Connected Coffee Platform and Deforestation Compliance Module.
Miftahu Jemal, the General Manager of Limu Inara Cooperatives Union, announces the strategic partnership between Limu Inara Cooperative Union and Dimitra Technologies after a general meeting. Both organizations are dedicated industry leaders committed to increasing crop yields, facilitating technology adoption, and improving education to enhance yield and product quality.
European Union coffee importers are reducing purchases from small Ethiopian farmers in anticipation of a groundbreaking EU law that will prohibit the sale of goods associated with deforestation. Dimitra’s Connected Coffee Platform and Deforestation Compliance Module offer a solution to ease the challenges and costs of complying with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
The Connected Coffee solution enables real-time tracking and tracing of coffee beans at every stage of the supply chain. This feature is crucial for meeting EUDR requirements, as importers must digitally map their supply chains down to the specific plots where the raw materials were cultivated. Additionally, by utilizing Dimitra’s Deforestation Compliance Module, smallholder farmers can ensure adherence to the stringent EUDR standards. The platform incorporates satellite analysis, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and mobile technology, providing a comprehensive solution that allows farmers to demonstrate that their coffee is free from deforestation.
The ability to provide traceability and prove compliance with regulations adds significant value to coffee produced by Ethiopian farmers. This not only protects their market access within the EU but also opens up opportunities to access new markets that prioritize sustainably sourced products. Dimitra’s technology not only facilitates compliance but also empowers farmers by providing an efficient and technologically advanced means of tracing and verifying the origin of their coffee beans, aligning with evolving market demands.
