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Mimshack Farms

1. Overview​

Mimshack Farms is the agricultural and agro-processing arm of the group. It leverages modern AgTech, sustainable farming practices, and the group's logistics infrastructure to improve food security and deliver high-quality farm produce to local and international markets.

2. Mission & Market​

  • Mission: To transform African agriculture through technology, ensuring sustainable food production and creating value across the entire agricultural value chain.
  • Market: The Nigerian domestic food market, agro-processing industries, and international commodity export markets.

3. Services Offered​

  • Crop Production: Large-scale cultivation of staples and cash crops (e.g., Grains, Tubers, Vegetables).
  • Livestock Management: Modern poultry, fishery, and cattle rearing.
  • Agro-Processing: Value-addition services including milling, packaging, and preservation.
  • Farm-to-Table Logistics: Direct supply of fresh produce to retailers and households (integrated with Mimshack Logistics).
  • AgTech Consultancy: Advising smallholder farmers on yield optimization and sustainable practices.

4. Target Customers​

  • Wholesalers & Retailers: Open market vendors and supermarket chains.
  • Agro-Industries: Companies requiring raw materials for manufacturing.
  • Export Partners: International buyers of African agricultural commodities.
  • Direct Consumers: Households seeking fresh, traceable farm produce.

5. Tech Stack​

  • Monitoring: IoT-based sensors for soil moisture, temperature, and livestock health.
  • Web: Next.js (Inventory & Sales Portal).
  • Backend: Laravel (Farm Management System & Resource Planning).
  • Database: PostgreSQL.
  • Analytics: Python-based modules for yield prediction and weather pattern analysis.

6. App Features​

  • Inventory Tracking: Real-time monitoring of seed stock, fertilizers, and harvested produce.
  • Yield Forecasting: Data-driven estimates of harvest volumes and timelines.
  • Marketplace: Digital storefront for bulk and retail orders.
  • Farm Logs: Digital diary for tracking planting, vaccination, and harvesting cycles.
  • Logistics Integration: One-click dispatch of produce via the Mimshack Logistics API.

7. API Integrations​

  • Weather APIs: OpenWeatherMap for climate-aware planting schedules.
  • Internal Logistics API: Seamless integration with Mimshack Logistics for fulfillment.
  • Payments: Paystack for B2B and B2C transactions.
  • Maps: Google Maps for farm boundary mapping and distribution tracking.

8. Operations Flow​

  1. Planning: Selection of crops/livestock based on seasonal demand and data analysis.
  2. Cultivation/Rearing: IoT-monitored growth cycles with automated resource allocation.
  3. Harvesting: Systematic collection and quality grading of produce.
  4. Processing: Value addition (cleaning, milling, or packaging) at the farm hub.
  5. Distribution: Produce is dispatched via Mimshack Logistics to warehouses or customers.
  6. Sales & Feedback: Transaction completion and data collection for the next cycle.

9. Support & Escalation​

  • Farm Managers: On-site experts handling day-to-day operations.
  • AgTech Support: Technical team for sensor and software maintenance.
  • Supply Chain Desk: Handling delays or quality issues during distribution.

10. Roadmap​

  • Phase 1: Expansion of Greenhouse facilities for year-round vegetable production.
  • Phase 2: Launching a mobile app for smallholder farmers to access the Mimshack marketplace.
  • Phase 3: Achieving international organic certifications for European and US exports.

11. Known Issues​

  • Climate Volatility: Extreme weather patterns can affect predicted yields.
  • Rural Connectivity: Occasional downtime for IoT sensors in remote farm locations.
  • Logistics Perishability: Strict timelines required for "Farm-to-Table" items to prevent spoilage.

12. KPIs & Metrics​

  • Yield per Hectare: Measuring the efficiency of crop production.
  • Livestock Mortality Rate: Target < 2% for poultry and fishery.
  • Cycle ROI: Return on investment per planting/rearing cycle.
  • Supply Chain Lead Time: Time from harvest to final customer delivery.