EzyAgric app for input quality tracing for Ugandan smallholder farmers

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Ajambo, S., Ochieng, S., Kikulwe, E., Abucheli, E. 2024. EzyAgric app for input quality tracing for Ugandan smallholder farmers: IPSR Innovation Profile. First edition, September 2024. Brief. Montpellier: CGIAR System Organization.

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The EzyAgric app provides smallholder farmers with an integrated service platform to support farm management and good agricultural practices, and access to agri-inputs and credit in Uganda.

The EzyAgric is an App accessible on the Google Play Store, bundling various digital services targeting farmers and agri-input merchants. The services include Farm Manager for undertaking a Cost Benefit Analysis, and proper record management is accessed; Agri-shop, where a platform to digitally purchase genuinely affordable price agri-inputs from certified bulk agro-input manufacturers while providing an end-to-end feedback loop and a traceability trail; EzyCredits where farmers receive credits calculated based on the records generated from Farm Manager and Agrishop transactions as collateral, redeemable for purchase exclusively via the Agri-shop; Farm Manager provides on-demand information and training tailored to specific agronomic needs. The Produce Market links farmers to aggregation centers established around off-takers and payments made directly to the farmer’s phone. A toll-free call and SMS platform is provided where non-smartphone farmers can access the services. The working model integrates women and youth with smartphones as community agents/service providers.

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SDG 1 - No poverty
SDG 2 - Zero hunger
SDG 5 - Gender equality
SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth
SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production
SDG 13 - Climate action
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Related reference: https://ezyagric.com/