Dairy Supply Chain Transparency Platform

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

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Dairy Supply Chain Transparency Platform

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA

60000

[Proposal Summary] Time

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6

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

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No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Ethiopia’s dairy sector lacks transparency, leading to unfair farmer pricing, counterfeit milk, and low consumer trust due to the absence of traceability and accountability systems.

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

NO DEPENDENCIES

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

Our project outputs will be open source throughout the entire lifecycle of the project. We are committed to fostering collaboration, transparency, and innovation within the Cardano community by making our project outputs accessible to all interested parties.

[Theme Selection] Theme

Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal.

Supply Chain

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Describe what makes your idea innovative compared to what has been previously funded (whether by you or others).

We target Ethiopian smallholder dairy farmers, feed suppliers, and regulatory authorities. Farmers are engaged through cooperatives, mobile/USSD platforms, and hands-on training; suppliers and regulators via blockchain-integrated dashboards. This initiative drives verifiable on-chain adoption, showcases Cardano’s transformative value in agriculture, and positions Cardano as a trusted, scalable solution for improving food security, supply chain transparency, and economic growth across Africa.

Describe what your prototype or MVP will demonstrate, and where it can be accessed.

Implement a Cardano blockchain registry with QR-coded feed verification, deploy mobile/USSD tools for real-time farmer access, onboard and train farmers, integrate suppliers and regulators, execute a pilot, launch DairyToken incentives, monitor adoption and on-chain metrics, and establish a scalable, sustainable model for long-term impact and regional replication.

Describe realistic measures of success, ideally with on-chain metrics.

Success will be measured by on-chain verification of feed batches, extensive farmer adoption via mobile/USSD, active supplier engagement, functional regulatory dashboards, DairyToken incentive utilization, demonstrable milk yield increases, pilot validation for scalability, and the establishment of a sustainable, replicable Cardano-powered model for transforming dairy productivity across the region.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

We will create a blockchain-based dairy traceability platform on Cardano. Farmers will receive digital IDs via Atala PRISM, milk batches will be minted as NFTs with time, quality, and source data, and smart contracts will automatically pay farmers once milk passes cooperative quality checks. Consumers can scan QR codes on milk packs to verify authenticity. Farmers without smartphones will access the system via USSD/SMS. The pilot targets 500 farmers, 2 cooperatives, and 10,000 consumer scans.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

On-chain adoption: 10,000+ on-chain transactions during pilot.

Showcase for Atala PRISM + NFTs: A live African use case of Cardano identity and NFT utility.

Ecosystem growth: Creates a blueprint for traceability solutions across agriculture (coffee, honey, grains).

Brand reputation: Demonstrates Cardano’s ability to deliver real-world, high-SDG impact projects in Africa, a key growth region.

[Your Project and Solution] Capabilities & Feasibility

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Team Expertise:

Biruk Zerihun (Team Lead) – 6+ years in agribusiness digital strategy & blockchain marketing.

linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biruk-zerihun-918a182b6?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Eskender Yosef (Dairy Lead) – Award-winning Ethiopian dairy farmer, recipient of $1M+ USAID grants.

linkdin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eskender-yoseph-19a7982b0?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

Eyasu Birhanu (Tech Lead) – Cardano developer, experienced in Atala PRISM, NFT issuance, smart contracts.

Feasibility Validation:

MVP tested with 2 cooperatives and 500 farmers.

Smart contract & NFT prototypes verified on Cardano testnet before pilot.

Consumer QR testing with live milk packages.

NGO/local government support letters to strengthen adoption.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Platform Development & Integration

Milestone Outputs

• Blockchain registry deployed on Cardano for milk batch tracking.
• Smart contracts for automated payments implemented.
• Atala PRISM digital IDs created for farmers.
• Mobile and USSD verification tools operational.

Acceptance Criteria

• Blockchain registry deployed and fully functional with milk batch NFT tracking.
• Smart contracts operational for automated payments.
• Farmers’ digital IDs issued via Atala PRISM.
• Mobile/USSD tools tested and verified.
• Evidence of Completion: Screenshots of registry and smart contracts, Atala PRISM ID logs, demo of mobile/USSD tools.

Evidence of Completion

• Screenshots of blockchain registry showing NFT-based milk batch tracking.
• Smart contract logs demonstrating automated payment functionality.
• Verified Atala PRISM digital IDs for farmers.
• Demonstration videos or screenshots of functional mobile/USSD verification tools.
• Internal QA/test reports confirming system accuracy and security.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

27000

Progress

50 %

Milestone Title

Pilot Execution & Farmer Onboarding

Milestone Outputs

300–350 farmers onboarded and trained.

Milk batches minted as NFTs and QR codes applied to packages.

USSD/SMS features operational for feature phones.

Initial on-chain transactions recorded (~6,000+).

Acceptance Criteria

300–350 farmers successfully onboarded.

NFT milk batches minted, QR codes applied and verifiable.

USSD/SMS access functional for feature phone users.

Minimum 6,000 verified on-chain transactions recorded.

Evidence of Completion: On-chain transaction logs, attendance sheets, QR code verification screenshots, pilot feedback summary.

Evidence of Completion

On-chain transaction logs of 6,000+ verified milk batch transactions.

Attendance sheets and workshop/training reports for 300–350 farmers.

QR code scans verifying milk batch authenticity.

Pilot feedback forms and usability reports from farmers and suppliers.

Summary pilot report with lessons learned and recommendations.

Delivery Month

4

Cost

18000

Progress

70 %

Milestone Title

Monitoring, Incentives & Sustainability

Milestone Outputs

• DairyToken incentive system deployed and tracked.
• 10,000+ liters of milk verified on-chain.
• Impact report produced with adoption, milk yield, and ROI metrics.
• Open-source code, dashboards, and training materials published.
• Sustainability plan finalized for regional replication.

Acceptance Criteria

• DairyToken incentives deployed and measurable on-chain.
• At least 10,000 liters of milk verified on-chain.
• Comprehensive impact report completed.
• Open-source code, dashboards, and training materials published.
• Sustainability plan validated with partnerships and workflows

Evidence of Completion

• Transaction reports of DairyToken incentives redeemed by farmers.
• Dashboard reports showing 10,000+ liters verified on-chain.
• Comprehensive impact report covering adoption metrics, milk yield improvement, and ROI.
• Open-source repository links for code, dashboards, and training materials.
• Sustainability plan documentation with confirmed partnerships and operational workflows.

Delivery Month

6

Cost

15000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Budget: 60000ADA

Platform Development (MVP, Mobile, USSD): 27,000 ADA (45%) – Core system, mobile and USSD tools.Blockchain Integration & Smart Contracts: 12,000 ADA (20%) – Smart contracts and on-chain registry.Farmer Training & Onboarding: 9,000 ADA (15%) – Workshops, training materials, and onboarding support.Cooperative Support & Devices: 6,000 ADA (10%) – Devices and cooperative integration.Project Management & Evaluation: 6,000 ADA (10%) – Monitoring, reporting, and administrative oversight.

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?

Scalable pilot: With 60,000 ADA, we onboard 300 farmers and generate 6,000+ on-chain transactions, demonstrating Cardano adoption in agriculture.

Low cost per outcome: ~20 ADA per farmer onboarded and ~10 ADA per 1,000 liters tracked on-chain. High-visibility impact: Ethiopia’s dairy sector is critical; success builds strong Cardano branding and trust across African agriculture.Reusable model: The blockchain architecture can extend to coffee, honey, and other agricultural exports, maximizing ROI and ecosystem value

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