Well crop powerpoint presentation

We provide the soil with free-living microbes, some of which contain symbiotic manners. Microbes with symbiotic manners work closely at root level to help the crop with nutrient uptake.

Once applied to the soil, the microbial network introduced by WellCrop products naturally multiplies and increases the health of the soil and plant, creating deeper and denser root systems.

By strengthening the health of the soil and helping the plant take in more nutrients, we increase growth and development without the need for chemical inputs.

1. WellCrop Global Organic Soil Enhancer

2. Fertilizer In Africa 520 MILLION Approximate number of people in Africa dependent on farming for their livelihoods They rely heavily on chemical fertilizers to grow their crops

3. Issues with Chemical Fertilizers COST ADVERSE LONG TERM EFFECTS LOGISTICAL DRAWBACKS CLIMATE CHANGE

4. The Problems - Cost 400kg AVERAGE REQUIREMENT per Hectare, per Crop $30-$38 USD AVERAGE SPEND per 50kg bag, price spikes common $240-$300 USD TOTAL COST TO FARMER per Hectare, per Crop

5. The Problems - Logistics HUGE WEIGHT Farmers have to make several trips throughout the year to purchase product WHOLESALERS Transport thousands of tonnes of product using expensive ships, large trucks and railways, adding to the climate change pressures BULK PURCHASE Alternative bulk purchase costs them more money in transportation

6. The Problems – Climate Change ADVERSE LONG TERM EFFECTS Continued use reduces soil fertility over time, ultimately causing erosion and leading to lesser yields LACK OF EFFICIENCY Only 25% is actually used by the plants, with the excess chemicals running off in to the water course GLOBAL IMPACT The use of these chemicals contributes greatly to Global Warming

7. WELLCROP ALLEVIATES THESE MAJOR ISSUES

8. Our Solution LIGHTWEIGHT Only one 5kg unit required per Hectare, per Crop compared to 400kg Chemical Fertilizer AFFORDABLE A HUGE saving of $100-$160 USD per Hectare, per Crop UP TO 30% YIELD INCREASING Providing the farmer with a much higher income on their crops

9. Our Solution SUSTAINABLE Enhances the health of soil and crops EASES WEIGHT BURDEN Farmers can personally transport the product with ease WHOLESALERS Transport the product in bulk at a dramatically reduced cost and with greater efficiency

10. Our Solution NATURAL Chemical and GMO FREE ORGANIC Any crops grown exclusively using our product as directed will be certified organic Up to 30% WATER SAVING Our product also increases water retention in the soil NO WASTE 100% of the product is used by the plants

11. A NATURAL SOLUTION Easy to use, water soluble and lightweight, our biological soil enhancer is a natural blend of microbes and nutrients. It helps plants use all of the nutrients available in the soil and air to grow crops naturally, chemical free and with greater yields. WellCrop can be used to grow any type of crop. YIELD INCREASING Our products can increase crop yields by up to 30% CHEMICAL FREE Our products are chemical and GMO free SUSTAINABLE We restore soil to full health, providing long lasting nutrition LIGHTWEIGHT 5kg Box serves 1 Hectare of Land AFFORDABLE Flexible payment options and a viable price point

12. KEY FEATURES Biological Nitrogen Fixation Converts atmospheric nitrogen into organic compounds, allowing the plant to take in Nitrogen as a food source, optimizing plant growth and development . Phosphate Solubilization Solubilizes bound phosphate in the soil and makes it available for uptake by plants. Promotes early root formation and growth , improves quality of fruits, vegetables and grains, helps plants survive in harsh weather conditions and increases water retention .

13. KEY FEATURES Potash Mobilization Mobilizes the potash present in soil and makes it available for plant up-take , promoting further growth. Mobilization and Mineralization Mobilizes and mineralizes soil nutrients such as sulfur , magnesium and calcium into a form that is easily used by the plant. Soil Restoration Rejuvenates the soil and maintains its health rather than depleting the Earth’s nutrients like traditional chemical fertilizers. Unlike inorganic fertilizers, our product will not wash away in heavy rains. WellCrop's microbes continue to populate, increasing and maintaining the nutrient health of the soil . Once applied to the soil, the microbial network introduced by WellCrop naturally multiplies and increases the health of the soil and plant, creating deeper and denser root systems.

14. The following active microbes are present in WellCrop : Biological Nitrogen Fixation (the two strains support each other) Azotobacter chroococcum spp Free living microbes which produce three enzymes ( catalase , peroxidase , and superoxide dismutase) to "neutralise" reactive oxygen species. It also forms the dark-brown, water-soluble pigment melanin at high levels of metabolism during the fixation of nitrogen, which is thought to protect the nitrogenase system from oxygen. Azospirillum brasilense spp Free living microbes with symbiotic manners, they have the ability to affect the growth of numerous agricultural crops worldwide through the excretion of various hormones and the bacteria’s ability of nitrogen fixation. They colonize the surface of plant roots through a two step process: attachment and anchoring. A glycoprotein is used for attachment and an unidentified polysachharide is used to anchor the bacterium to the plant root hair. HOW IT WORKS

15. 2. Phosphate Solubilization Bacillus megaterium spp Secretes acid phosphatases and phytases , which are helpful to convert an insoluble form of phosphate into a soluble form that can be taken up by the roots. 3. Potash Mobilization Frateuria aurantia spp These microbes are responsible for the movement of potash elements in the soil and plants for easy transportation of other nutrients, improving the health and vigor of the plant. HOW IT WORKS

16. The following fungi are present in WellCrop : 1. Vesicular - arbuscular mycorrhiza Contains spores and fragments of mycorhizal fungle filaments. They are obligate saprophytic in nature and require living hosts to survive. They penetrate in to the plant cells of roots and produce balloon like vesicles. The structure of arbuscules increase the contact surface between the hyphal and cell cytoplasm to facilitate the transfer of nutrients between them. They enhance water, phosphorus and micro-nutrient uptake as well as helping to increase beneficial micro-organisms in the rhizosphere . They also: • Improve soil structure and quality. • Make feeder roots more resistant to infection by soil borne pathogens. • Enhance seedling survival. • Enhance tolerance to soil stresses like high salt level, heavy metal, toxicity and drought. • Conserve soil moisture thereby surviving soil moisture in a water deficient time. HOW IT WORKS

17. How Does WellCrop Work? We harness the ideal collection of natural Microbes, all of which perform specific duties in the soil to help crops and plants grow Microbes that live in the soil actually help plants to absorb more nutrients. Plants and these friendly microbes are involved in “nutrient recycling”

18. Our Microbes help plants absorb the 17 key nutrients required for health and optimum growth

19. The microbes help the plant to “take up” essential energy sources In return, plants donate their waste by-products for the microbes to use for food

20. From this we develop our organic, microbial soil enhancers and pesticides to assist plant growth and control weeds, pests and diseases We take this collection of microbes and ferment them to suspend them in a carrier Farmers then activate the microbes with water and apply; the microbes go to work returning the soil to health 1 2 3

21. IMPACT Cotton Comparison TREATED NON TREATED IMPACT

22. IMPACT Soil Comparison TREATED NON TREATED IMPACT

23. Wheat Comparison TREATED NON TREATED IMPACT

24. Maize Comparison 100% FERTILIZER CONTROL 25% FERTILIZER & WELLCROP ONLY WELLCROP IMPACT

25. WellCrop has the strongest root growth and leaf count INDIA MAIZE FIELD TEST

26. WELLCROP CHEMICAL FERTILIZER WellCrop has superior plant health and has superior yield to the chemical fertilizer plot INDIA MAIZE FIELD TEST

27. WELLCROP CHEMICAL FERTILIZER After 43 days, WellCrop showed significant resilience to drought and outperformed chemical fertilizer, looking vibrant and healthy in comparison to the wilting crops using chemical fertilizer ZAMBIA MAIZE FIELD TEST

28. WELLCROP COMPETITOR WellCrop against another organic product, grown without the use of chemical fertilizer. WellCrop displays fantastic health and a vibrant colour, indicating a crop high in nutritional value and health. It is more robust and has a greater yield ZAMBIA MAIZE FIELD TEST

29. With the traditional market, farmers purchase seeds, fertilizers and pesticides. Assuming a farming area of 1 Hectare, typical input related costs are as follows: TRADITIONAL ROUTE Seeds Crop Care $ 60 $ 30 Fertilizers $ 240 400 KG Total Input Cost $ 330 Per Hectare cost for a farmer is $ 330 Average per Hectare yield of Maize is 3 MT, which is sold at approx. USD $ 120 per MT $ 360 ($120 * 3 MT) Per Hectare Profit for the Farmer $ 30

30. WellCrop’s organic soil enhancer is not only an economical alternative to chemical fertilizers, it also increases the crop yield appreciably, in addition to improving and sustaining soil health over the medium and long term. We propose the following input management in combination with WellCrop : Seeds $ 60 Crop Care $ 30 Total Input Cost $ 250 Per Hectare cost for a farmer is $ 250 ($230 – $170) Yield pick up as a result of WellCrop ~ 30 % * Therefore per Hectare yield of Maize is now 4 MT, which is sold at approx. USD $ 120 per MT $ 480 ($120 * 4 MT) Per Hectare Profit for the Farmer $ 230 $ 160 5 KG pack * This is based on field test results in India. Application guide must be followed 100% to achieve desired results. THE WELLCROP ADVANTAGE

31. When procuring in bulk, WellCrop provides a massive cost saving and logistical saving: Total Input Cost $ 24 MILLION Cost Saving of $ 10 MILLION 5 KG pack BULK PROCUREMENT InorganicFertilizers $ 240 400 KG X 100,000 FARMERS 40,000 MT Inorganic Fertilizers = 100,000 FARMERS X $ 140 = Total Input Cost $ 14 MILLION 500 MT 1,333 x 30MT Trucks 17 x 30MT Trucks

32. Our Vision We Benefit We provide farmers with a gateway to a SUSTAINABLE future, utilising natural ingredients which have been here all along And most importantly PROFIT for the ENTIRE VALUE CHAIN AGRICULTURE CLIMATE CHANGE THE FARMER

33. Our Strategy ESTABLISHED PARTNERS We work with certified NGO’s and Co-ops to deliver our product to farmers IMPACT We deliver more impactful training and capacity building activities with extensive pictorial guides CREATING AWARENESS Working hand in hand, we inform the market of microbial farming techniques through existing training schemes

34. Our Strategy TRUST The organisations, their trainers and leadership are trusted by their farmers INTEGRATION Cost effective training through existing training programs via organisations extension workers REDUCED COSTS We are offering a substantial cost reduction to their farmers with income generating and yield increasing inputs RESOURCES We also utilise the organisations extensive agro-dealers and storage facilities

35. Long Term Strategy Manufacture and produce product in country, providing product both for country sales and for export to the nearby regions Job Creation Foundation and Charity work Apprenticeships with local universities