Thank you for your interest in contributing to the Farm Monitor Blog! We welcome insightful and engaging content from contributors who share our passion for advancing agriculture through technology and sustainable practices. Please review the following guidelines before submitting your contribution:

1. CONTENT RELEVANCE:

   – Articles should align with these themes and related topics

• Smart Farming Practices, Precision Agriculture, Soil Nutrients Intelligence
• Sustainable Agriculture, Crop Management Strategies, Carbon accounting, e-Voucher System, Soil Nutrient Intelligence, Post-harvest loss, Animal monitoring, Greenhouse gas emissions
• Agro-Investment Insights, Climate-Smart Farming, Farm Financial Management
• Farmers’ Success Stories, Future of Agriculture
• Farm Monitor App Features and use
•  

– Ensure that your content is informative, engaging, and provides value to our audience, which includes farmers, agronomists, investors, and agricultural enthusiasts.

2. ORIGINALITY:

   – All submissions must be original and not published elsewhere.

   – Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Properly cite sources if you include data, quotes, or references from external materials.

3. TONE AND STYLE

   – Write in a clear, concise, and accessible style. Aim to make complex agricultural concepts understandable to a broad audience.

   – Maintain a positive and encouraging tone. We want our blog to inspire and educate.

4. ARTICLE LENGTH:

   – Articles should be from 800 to 1,500 words. Ensure your content is comprehensive yet concise.

5. FORMATTING:

   – Use headings, subheadings, and bullet points to enhance readability.

   – Include relevant images, charts, or graphs to support your content. Ensure you have the right to use any visuals submitted.

6. AUTHOR BIO AND IMAGE:

   – Include a brief author bio (around 50 words) with your submission.

   – Attach a high-resolution headshot along with your bio.

7. SUBMISSION PROCESS:

   – Submit your article in a Word document or Google Docs format.

   – Email your contribution to [blog@farmmonitor.africa] with the subject line “Blog Contribution: [Your Article Title].”

8. REVIEW AND EDITING:

   – Our editorial team will review all submissions for relevance, quality, and adherence to guidelines.

   – We may edit articles for clarity, grammar, and style while maintaining the author’s voice.

9. RESPONSE TIME:

   – We will make every effort to respond to your submission within 7 days. If you haven’t heard back within this timeframe, feel free to follow up.

10. PROMOTION:

   – Once your article is approved and published, it’ll be promoted to our community of over 3000 people.

– Contributors are encouraged to promote their published articles on their social media platforms and professional networks.

By submitting your article to Farm Monitor, you acknowledge and agree to these guidelines. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions and sharing your insights with our community!