Our Impact

Driving the SDGs through innovation and impact

At Degas, our work is deeply aligned with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We believe technology can accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), turning global commitments into tangible impact for farmers, communities, businesses, and markets.
‍
‍

  • SDG 1 – No Poverty
    Supporting smallholder farmers with inputs and training.

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    Boosting sustainable agriculture and food security with technology.

  • SDG 13 – Climate Action
    Advancing adaptation and low-carbon farming practices.

Our Farmers

Our farmers represent enormous potential for growth and transformation. While 72% still live on less than $3.2 per day, their partnership with Degas is turning challenges into opportunities, creating better yields, higher incomes, and stronger communities. Most rely on rainfed agriculture, which exposes them to the challenges of changing weather patterns and lower yields.

By working with Degas, farmers gain access to quality seeds, fertilizers, and training that help boost productivity, increase incomes, and build greater resilience for the future.

Key figures

Degas provides smallholder farmers with agricultural inputs, knowledge, and support to increase their productivity and income. With our inclusive approach, 34% of our farmers are women.

* The quantitative figures and farmer voices come from a survey conducted in August 2024 by 60 Decibels.

Farmer Voices

Degas’s help has made us get more yield than we used to get from farming. I am able to take good care of my children without needing to depend on my husband solely."

Farmer

Female, 25

They [Degas] taught us to tie the chaff and rubbish in our farms to prevent fire from catching it. Hence, when we are going to farm next year, we will let the tractor mix them with the sand. They also introduced us to intercropping and it is really showing good results.

Farmer

Male, 30

They [Degas] have helped me a lot. You see, before they came, I wasn't interested in farming maize because I couldn't afford fertilizer. I used to farm only groundnut,  but when they came last year and gave me the fertilizer, I could farm and had a good harvest. After paying them back, I still had some bags left to sell and also to feed the family.

Farmer

Female, 28

* The quantitative figures and farmer voices come from a survey conducted by a third-party evaluator, 60 decibels.

Applying technology to solve global challenges

Detecting floods
in Japan

In partnership with the Remote Sensing Technology Center (RESTEC) of Japan, Degas developed a model capable of identifying flood-affected areas in real time. Tested during the heavy rains in Aichi Prefecture in June 2023, the system achieved over 80% accuracy using the emergency mode of Japan-owned ALOS-2, allowing for rapid governmental response. This innovation shows how our technology can support disaster response efforts, helping communities and governments act faster and save lives when extreme weather strikes.

Protecting cassava in Thailand

Cassava is a vital crop for millions of families in Asia and Africa, but it is under constant threat from Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD). Working with local partners in Thailand, Degas created a detection model that uses satellite data to identify CMD outbreaks at the field level with more than 90% accuracy. This breakthrough has the potential to save millions of dollars in agricultural losses, making it possible to alert communities quickly, reduce risks, and protect livelihoods, ultimately turning science into everyday resilience.