AkellobankerUganda in general experiences low agricultural productivity because smallholder farmers have limited access to inputs, extension services, information, farm mechanization, and lack access to capital. Smallholder farmers often resort to outdated farming techniques and farming tools that harm the environment. Access to these services and tools is both an issue of availability and efficient allocation. Most smallholder farmers cannot afford to acquire some of the modern tools of production. On the other hand, Agricultural service providers (ASPs) such as input dealers, extension workers, mechanization service providers, and farm equipment hire & lease companies also struggle to reach and engage smallholder farmers who most need their services. Akellobanker has created an analytics-based machine learning B2B and B2C platform that facilitates easy access to farm inputs, experts, tools, and equipment for farmers while providing an option for farmers to share and hire equipment on crediSectorsAgribusiness, Computer software, Crop farming, Farm machinery, Financial servicesLocationKampala, UgandaStageSign in to view detailsMarketsSign in to view detailsCustomer modelSign in to view detailsRevenueSign in to view detailsSupported byOXFAM Impact SME's Development ProgrammeContactSign in to view detailsSocial media Articles Meet the 9 startups selected for the Village Capital Agriculture Africa 2019 AcceleratorVillage Capital’s Agriculture Africa 2019 Accelerator is focused on solutions that improve outcomes for small farmers and address food security issues. A few noteworthy… read more
Meet the 9 startups selected for the Village Capital Agriculture Africa 2019 AcceleratorVillage Capital’s Agriculture Africa 2019 Accelerator is focused on solutions that improve outcomes for small farmers and address food security issues. A few noteworthy… read more