AWARD YEAR
2019
CATEGORY
Work
GOALS
Zero Hunger
KEYWORDS
sustainable agriculture, Rural communities, Digital tools
COUNTRY
Kenya
DESIGNED BY
Co-Founder & CEO: Brian Bosire
Co-Founder & Head of Strategy: Evans Wadongo
Business Development Executive: Dickson Ayuka
Agronomist: Dennis Rapong'o
Software Developer: Henry Ohanga
Hardware Developer: Joseph Murage
WEBSITE
http://www.ujuzikilimo.com/
Ujuzi Kilimo
Digital tool helping farmers convert traditional to a modern knowledge based agricultural community.
We use sensors to precisely capture soil and farm data from which farmers get realtime actionable and easy to understand advice on fertilizers, seeds, weather and best practices to ensure they practice productive and sustainable agriculture. We use our comprehensive agricultural database and precise farm data to generate insights using machine learning and data analytics to ensure that farmers get quality timely information and service providers access accurate data to deliver targeted services through our platform. For continuous agronomic support to farmers, farmers receive farm specific advice over the crop cycle. We deliver insights and allow farmers to share knowledge amongst themselves anytime, anywhere using mobile technology. Climate change has hit small holder farmers the most. We make farmers more resilient through timely weather updates, and predictive insights on the weather expectations. This helps farmers plan well for their season and reduce risk from bad weather.