Building climate-resilient farming communities.
HARVIST connects clean energy, intelligent water management, cold-chain infrastructure and digital innovation to strengthen farming livelihoods and resilience.
An illustrative vision of HARVIST in operation
This film illustrates the intended future-state HARVIST experience. It is a concept visualisation, not documentary footage of completed deployments.
One integrated system
Eight connected steps. One resilient outcome.
HARVIST brings together renewable energy, smart irrigation, cold storage, digital innovation and finance to create a seamless value chain that empowers farmers and builds resilient communities.
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Solar Energy
Clean, reliable power generation for all operations.
- 2
Battery Storage
Stores energy for uninterrupted power day and night.
- 3
Smart Irrigation
Efficient water use through smart, automated systems.
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Cold Storage
Preserves produce quality and reduces post-harvest losses.
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AI Platform
AI-driven insights for forecasting, planning and optimisation.
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Digital Marketplace
Connects farmers to markets for better prices and demand.
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Finance & Services
Access to finance, insurance and services to grow and prosper.
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Prosperous Farmers
Increased productivity, higher incomes and stronger communities.
Illustrative concept imagery
Higher Productivity
More output from every harvest.
Reduced Losses
Better storage and handling.
Lower Emissions
Clean energy and efficient systems.
Inclusive Growth
Benefits for women, youth and communities.
Climate Resilience
Stronger communities for the future.
Why HARVIST
Real barriers. A designed response.
HARVIST tackles critical barriers that limit the productivity, resilience and sustainability of farming communities.
The challenges
Climate Change
Rising temperatures and extreme weather threaten crop yields and livelihoods.
Water Scarcity
Limited access to reliable and affordable water constrains production.
Post-Harvest Losses
Up to 30–40% of produce is lost due to lack of storage and cooling.
Low Productivity & Income
Smallholder farmers face low yields, high costs and limited market access.
Dependence on Fossil Fuels
High energy costs, emissions and unreliable power hinder growth and innovation.
The HARVIST response
Clean, Renewable Energy
Reliable and affordable solar power for farming, storage and processing.
Smart Water Solutions
Efficient irrigation and water management to optimise every drop.
Cold Chain & Storage
Modern cooling preserves quality, reduces losses and extends market life.
AI & Digital Innovation
Data-driven insights and digital platforms increase productivity and market access.
Resilient Livelihoods
Higher incomes, jobs and inclusive growth for farmers, women and youth.
HARVIST exists to transform these challenges into opportunities for resilient, productive and prosperous communities.
Designed impact
HARVIST’s final project targets
These are current programme targets, not results already achieved.
90
kWp
Renewable Capacity
Total new renewable-energy capacity to be installed across the three HARVIST project sites. Aggregate DC peak solar PV capacity; excludes the existing 10 kWp SoCool baseline installation
Current project target
≥57
%
Water / Irrigation Efficiency
Efficiency of the HARVIST IoT-optimised drip irrigation system compared with conventional, non-optimised irrigation methods for equivalent crop output. Flow-meter data will establish the operational baseline after commissioning
Current project target
2,600
tonnes/yr
Food Preserved (Post-Harvest)
Reduced losses, improved food security
Current project target
60
%
Women & Youth Inclusion
Benefitting directly from the project
Current project target
From a farmer's perspective
What HARVIST looks like on the ground
In plain terms, no jargon, no software screenshots.
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Access a HARVIST hub
Farmers connect with a local HARVIST hub in their community.
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Use reliable services
Clean energy, smart irrigation and cold-chain services, on site.
- 03
Receive intelligent support
AI and IoT insights help plan, protect and optimise every season.
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Protect more of the harvest
Cold storage and better handling cut post-harvest losses.
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Connect to opportunities
Digital market access links produce to buyers and better prices.
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Strengthen income and resilience
Higher, steadier incomes and stronger climate resilience.
Building climate-resilient farming communities takes partners.
Whether you're a farmer, funder, researcher or potential partner, we'd like to hear from you.