Frequently+Asked+Questions

How much will it cost?
 The tricycle tractor will cost $200.

What are the materials needed to create the tricycle tractor?
 The materials needed to make the plow include metal, tubing, tractor wheels.

**How sustainable would the plow be? ** The bicycle tractor is very sustainable because it is constructed with parts that are maintainable at a low cost. The tricycle tractor is constructed to last up to 10 years.

**Will you be able to sell 1,000,000 units of the tricycle tractor in a year? ** Yes, we will be able to sell the 1,000,000 units of the tricycle tractor in a year because our type of technology is something that Ethiopia desperately needs and based on research it has been proven that many Ethiopians can not afford mechanical tractors, furthermore they want something that they can be involved in. Our tricycle tractor meets all their needs.

Who are your potential sponsors?
There are many opportunities to form partnerships with other companies/organizations to facilitate the manufacturing and distribution of the product. Organizations such as **FARM-Africa**, **World Food Programme** and **UNICEF**  that are already involved with relief work in Ethiopia can help manage distribution of the product farmers in areas where they do not have the best of soil, cannot afford power tillers or other mechanical machinery to plow the land. They can also help spread awareness internationally to draw attention to the problem.

How does FARM-Africa, World Food Programme and Plan help Ethiopia?

 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif,'MS sans serif'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">**FARM-Africa** is a British development agency which has been working with poverty and famine-stricken communities in Africa since 1985. Its primary aim is to provide poor rural African farmers with practical help so they can produce more food for their families. It has several ongoing projects in Ethiopia.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif,'MS sans serif'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">The **World Food Programme** is the United Nations' frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. It has emergency and development projects in 82 countries world-wide.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif,'MS sans serif'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">**Plan** works in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, and in Lalibela, a rural area in the north-eastern part of the country. They focus on better access to education, improving healthcare facilities and planning for a sustainable supply of food