Akellobanker Uganda 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 Smallholder farmers often resort to outdated farming techniques and farming tools that harm the environment.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 credi Sectors Agribusiness, Computer software, Crop farming, Farm machinery, Financial services Location Kampala, Uganda Stage Sign in to view details Markets Sign in to view details Customer model Sign in to view details Revenue Sign in to view details Supported by OXFAM Impact SME's Development Programme Contact Sign in to view details Social media Articles Meet the 9 startups selected for the Village Capital Agriculture Africa 2019 Accelerator Village 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 Accelerator Village 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