FarmIT Analysis
What is FarmIT?
FarmIT uses Earth observation, IoT sensors, and machine learning to deliver precision farm advisories and yield forecasts to smallholder vegetable farmers in Kenya. The platform sends actionable insights via messaging to help farmers make decisions at key production stages. Crop mapping predicts harvesting dates and links farmers to large-scale buyers through a marketplace.
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Employees
1-10
Founded
2018
Product Features & Capabilities
- Crop-Map
- Sensei
- Mkulima Plus
- Lystra
Use Cases
Send weather alerts and planting tips to farmers via messaging; Predict harvesting dates and yields using crop mapping; Link farmers to large-scale buyers through marketplace; Provide pest and disease identification with recommendations; Offer direct links to nearest agrovet for solutions
Other Considerations
Recognized as a winner in Pitch Agrihack 2022; Won Seeds for Sustainable Energy Award in Kenya 2023; Showcased at Italian Tech Week 2023; Partners with ENI Kenya, County Government, Agra, Footsteps, Tradepulse, Google
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