What is the name of your organization?
Seedling (SMC-Private) Limited
What is the name of your solution?
Sustainable Agriculture
Provide a one-line summary or tagline for your solution.
Seedling: Advancing sustainable agriculture through organic waste valorization, vermicomposting, and biogas solutions for eco-friendly farming.
In what city, town, or region is your solution team headquartered?
Havelian, Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
In what country is your solution team headquartered?
PAK
What type of organization is your solution team?
Hybrid of for-profit and nonprofit
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What specific problem are you solving?
Modern agriculture heavily depends on synthetic fertilizers, which degrade soil health, increase production costs, and contribute to environmental pollution. Smallholder farmers, particularly in developing regions, face challenges such as poor soil fertility, limited access to affordable organic alternatives, and low crop yields. Additionally, vast amounts of agricultural and organic waste go unutilized, contributing to methane emissions and environmental degradation.
What is your solution?
Seedling addresses these challenges by converting organic waste into high-quality vermicompost and biogas, offering a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to synthetic fertilizers. Our solution enhances soil fertility, improves crop productivity, and reduces chemical dependency, all while promoting waste valorization and circular economy principles. By equipping farmers with affordable, eco-friendly inputs, we aim to boost agricultural resilience, reduce input costs, and mitigate environmental impact, fostering a more sustainable and profitable farming ecosystem.
Who does your solution serve, and in what ways will the solution impact their lives?
Seedling primarily serves smallholder farmers, agricultural communities, and waste management stakeholders who struggle with declining soil fertility, high input costs, and inefficient waste disposal. These farmers often face limited access to quality organic fertilizers and sustainable soil amendments, leading to low crop yields and economic instability.
Our solution provides farmers with affordable, high-quality vermicompost and biogas, helping them improve soil health, increase crop productivity, and reduce dependency on expensive synthetic fertilizers. Additionally, by integrating waste valorization techniques, we support waste collectors, local municipalities, and agribusinesses in managing organic waste more sustainably.
By implementing Seedling, farmers experience higher yields, improved soil structure, and long-term cost savings, while communities benefit from reduced waste pollution and enhanced local sustainability practices. In the long run, our solution empowers farmers, fosters economic resilience, and contributes to a greener, more sustainable agricultural future.