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Equatorial Horti-Fresh Limited and their digitalization journey with eProd, powered by Rabo Foundation
Horticulture farming in Kenya is a rapidly growing sector that plays an impactful role in the country’s economy and food security. It is one of the fastest-growing agricultural sectors, currently ranked third in terms of foreign exchange earnings, after tourism and tea. While only 4% of horticultural produce is exported, the…
Ensuring Traceability and Reducing Losses: Swahili Honey’s Digitalization Journey with eProd, powered by Rabo Foundation
Agribusinesses across Africa face numerous logistical challenges, especially when dealing with high-demand products like honey. Swahili Honey, one of Tanzania’s major honey suppliers, processes over 500 tons of honey annually, serving the East African and international markets. Managing this large-scale operation requires a keen focus on both efficiency and transparency,…
From Farm to Global Market: Miyonga Greens and their digitalization journey with eProd, powered by Rabo Foundation
Kenyan farmers are increasingly gaining access to global markets through various initiatives. However, they often face significant barriers, such as meeting the quality and safety standards required for export. While there is strong international demand for Kenyan agricultural products like fruits, vegetables, and coffee, many farmers struggle due to limited…
Improving Farmer Livelihoods: JJ Agro Growers Limited and their digitalization journey with eProd, powered by Rabo Foundation
Agriculture plays an important role in sustaining millions of livelihoods across Africa, particularly for smallholder farmers who depend on it for income, food security, and overall well-being. However, challenges such as climate variability, market fluctuations, and limited access to resources often impact farmers’ lives. JJ Agro Growers Limited, a family-owned…
From beads to cotton: Zayn Agro and their digitalization journey with eProd, powered by Rabo Foundation
Cotton is this amazing, versatile product that we find in many forms in our daily life. Yet, even though everyone knows its use within the clothing industry, it is often forgotten that the cotton plant does not only yield lint but also seeds that are used for the production of…
Nutrient advisory services now fully integrated: Promoting healthy soils with affordable nutrient advice to individual farmers
Soil testing can help farmers to know the current condition of their soil, and how to improve it for optimal crop growth. A soil test can also help farmers avoid over-fertilization, which harms the environment and wastes money. It can test for nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium,…
Product branding through traceability: the case of saffron in Afghanistan
As the vibrant crocuses bloom under the sun, saffron pickers harvest the brightly colored flowers, marking the start of the new saffron harvest season in Afghanistan. Saffron isn’t just a vibrant addition to cuisines worldwide; it’s a spice valued for both its flavor and medicinal properties. It is also one…
Digital Transformation – Catalyzing a More Nutritious Food System – ICT For Ag 2023
About a year ago, the Harvest Plus team under the IFPRI programme reached out to eProd Solutions with the request to use eProd for the introduction of biofortified seed varieties in Zimbabwe. As much as the seed varieties they promote are appreciated by both farmers and millers, there was an…