Platform - BlueFoodOS

The Five Layers

1️⃣ Solar Sensor Buoys

Problem solved: Fish deaths from water quality crashes

Real-time monitoring of dissolved oxygen, pH, and temperature with 2-4 hour early warning system.

→ 30% reduction in unexpected mortality

2️⃣ HDPE Cage Kits

Problem solved: ₦500K-2M upfront cage costs

High-density polyethylene cages built locally. Financed through harvest deductions. No collateral required.

→ Farmer pays ₦2K-5K per harvest cycle

3️⃣ Shared Feed Procurement

Problem solved: Feed costing 50% of production budget

Bulk buying consortium. Direct from mills. 15-25% cost reduction. Quality guaranteed.

→ ₦5K-8K per 50kg bag (vs. ₦8K-12K retail)

4️⃣ Solar + PCM Cold Chain

Problem solved: 30-50% harvest loss to spoilage

Solar-powered refrigeration with phase-change material backup. Operates 18+ hours without sun.

→ 95% harvest preservation + extended market window

5️⃣ Decision Support System

Problem solved: First-time farmers have no credit history

Generates transparent, auditable credit history from platform data. Bank-ready lending profile.

→ Unlocks ₦100K-500K in farm credit

How It Works - 4-Step Farmer Journey

1️⃣

Register on FarmerLink

USSD *8888# or app. Takes 5 minutes. Phone number only.

2️⃣

Start Free Trial

First 30 days free. Sensor buoy installed. Real-time monitoring begins.

3️⃣

Grow + Optimize

Access feed, financing, cold chain. Platform captures harvest data, costs, revenue.

4️⃣

Build Credit Profile

After 3-6 months: bank-ready credit history. Unlock ₦100K-500K in farm loans.

Pricing Tiers

Trial

For new farmers

₦0

30 days free

✓ Water quality monitoring
✓ Sensor buoy
✓ Basic dashboards
✗ Financing
✗ Cold chain

Active

Premium

For clusters

₦25,000

per cluster/month

✓ All Active features
✓ Cage kit financing
✓ Dedicated support
✓ Advanced analytics
✓ Buyer marketplace

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don't have a smartphone?

USSD *8888# works on any phone. No data needed. SMS updates also available.

How long does it take to get a credit history?

3-6 months of data. Banks review your BlueFoodOS dashboard directly. No credit officer needed.

Do I have to use your financing?

No. Use BlueFoodOS monitoring and feed purchasing without financing. Financing is optional.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. No lock-in. If you cancel Active subscription, financing payments continue per harvest agreement.

What's the sensor lifespan?

3-5 years in seawater. Replacement cost ₦8,000 in year 4. Covered under Premium plan.

Who owns my data?

You do. BlueFoodOS only uses it to power your credit profile and optimize recommendations. You can export anytime.

What if my cage is in a remote lagoon?

Signal reaches 50km inland. If further, we provide satellite uplink option for Premium subscribers.

What happens if I harvest early?

No penalty. Platform adapts your timeline. Financing adjusts proportionally to catch size.

Five problems. One subscription.