ICT4Farmers
Description
ICT4Farmers is an innovative web and mobile-based software system designed to support smallholder farmers by addressing their day-to-day agricultural challenges. The system integrates digital tools and a toll-free call center to provide farmers with vital information, access to services, and improved market opportunities, all in one platform.
Impact
The ICT for Farmers system has greatly improved the socio-economic wellbeing of smallholder farmers by enhancing their access to agricultural information, markets, and support services. Through its integrated digital tools and toll-free call center, farmers can now make informed decisions on production, pest management, and pricing, leading to increased productivity and income. The platform bridges the gap between farmers, extension workers, and buyers, promoting transparency and reducing exploitation by middlemen. It also supports financial inclusion by linking farmers to credit and insurance services, while encouraging youth and women participation in agribusiness. Overall, the innovation empowers rural communities, boosts household incomes, and contributes to sustainable agricultural growth and poverty reduction.
Target Audience
The main beneficiaries of the ICT for Farmers innovation are smallholder farmers, who gain access to timely agricultural information, markets, and support services that enhance productivity and income. Other key beneficiaries include farmer cooperatives and associations (who use the platform to coordinate production and collective marketing), agricultural extension workers (who can deliver advisory services more efficiently), and agribusinesses and buyers (who connect directly with verified producers). Additionally, financial institutions and input suppliers benefit by reaching a wider farmer base, while government agencies and development partners use the data generated for planning, monitoring, and policy formulation. Collectively, these groups benefit from a more connected, informed, and productive agricultural ecosystem.
Industrial Value Chains
Partnerships
Partnership / Collaborative (joint ownership between individuals and institutions, or across multiple partners)
Innovation Details
June 1, 2020
Contact Information
Mbabazi Isaac
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