EcoFarmer was launched as a weather indexed insurance business. It enables farmers to insure their maize crops against the risk of false rainfall, excessive rainfall and excessive dry days. Insured farmers also received free maize advisory tips and market information. EcoFarmer’s purpose is to be the leading provider of mobile based farming services in the Southern African Region that assist farmers to reduce their costs, improve their productivity and increase their incomes.
Ecotutu is a technology company that designs, builds, and operates solar-powered cold chain to preserve perishable foods like fruits and vegetables. It provides affordable, reliable cold storage for farmers, aggregators, and traders to reduce spoilage, extend shelf life, and boost income. Ecotutu’s flagship product is a stand-alone, solar-powered walk-in cold room using phase-change technology, designed to be simple, affordable, and effective within the socio-economic context of developing countries.
emilk is a mobile application for milk testing which enables stakeholders in the dairy supply chain—especially farmers and collection centers—to interact seamlessly and receive real-time updates on key quality metrics.