metadata: {"type": "project", "title": "agriiDAO - R&D Freeze-Dry Facility", "logoImg": "bafkreicyjx6lnoegbv7owqjane3yh7ckftslokldapco46jk3kemw5j2sy", "website": "https://agriidao.org", "bannerImg": "bafkreifcg3vrefc36wuy4glgncyluwdpdhxhmtdd7xubzings4js2jg52y", "createdAt": 1730063917399, "credentials": {}, "description": "agriiDAO is committed to transforming African food systems through regenerative practices and cutting-edge freeze-drying technology. By building a zero-waste food ecosystem, agriiDAO aims to reduce agricultural loss, enhance supply chain resilience, and support sustainable development. The project is carried out in three phases, starting with phase 1 at the R&D Freeze-Dry Facility in South Africa.\n\nThis facility, equipped with up to two freeze-dryers, serves as a research hub for advancing sustainable food preservation techniques and exploring digital asset tokenization. Phase 1 focuses on producing reports, white papers, and best practices, setting the stage for scaling up. A primary goal is to evaluate the suitability of various locally sourced fruits and vegetables for freeze-drying, assessing factors such as nutritional quality, processing efficiency, and long-term stability.\n\nThe facility integrates the agriiTrace DApp to transparently track and verify agricultural products throughout the supply chain, establishing a robust system for food provenance and digital asset management. This thorough approach prepares for the expansion planned in phase 2 and beyond.\n\nPhase 2 will involve a pilot project on 23 hectares, including the restoration of a derelict mushroom facility, with the land secured under a 10-year management agreement. During this period, agriiDAO will incubate farm estates by establishing sustainable agricultural practices and developing processes that can be handed over to local communities and landowners. At the conclusion of the management term, these assets and methodologies will be integrated into the agriiDAO ecosystem, ensuring continuity and long-term impact.\n\nPhase 3 will scale the project to 3,500 hectares, optimizing land use, strengthening food security, and driving economic development in the region. agriiDAO\u2019s phased approach ensures that the communities involved are empowered to manage the farm estates independently, equipped with the skills and resources needed for sustainable growth.\n\nThe initiative also pioneers the tokenization of freeze-dried products through agriiProtocol, a distributed data ledger that powers the agriiDAO ecosystem. agriiProtocol manages business logic and data, converting suitable freeze-dried foods into Real-World Assets (RWAs) that are tradable and traceable, turning perishable items into stable, long-term digital assets.\n\nagriiDAO presents an opportunity for you to contribute to a project that blends regenerative agriculture with technological innovation. Your support will help establish sustainable food systems, create significant social and environmental impact, and empower local communities, paving the way for a resilient agricultural future across Africa.", "logoImgData": {}, "bannerImgData": {}, "projectTwitter": "agrii_dao"}
name: agriiDAO - R&D Freeze-Dry Facility