Extension Africa runs a continent‑wide network of vetted agricultural extension agents who bring expert advice, input recommendations, and market information directly to African smallholder farms. The platform matches agribusinesses, input manufacturers, and NGOs with suitable agents and provides real‑time analytics on yield gains, adoption rates, and brand engagement to measure and optimize outreach.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
African smallholder farmers often lack reliable access to agricultural expertise, market information, and proven innovations, resulting in low productivity and limited adoption of best practices.
Solution
Extension Africa operates a continent‑wide network of verified agricultural extension agents who deliver on‑ground expertise directly to smallholder farms. Companies and agribusinesses can connect with these agents to disseminate new technologies, inputs, and market opportunities, while receiving real‑time data on service delivery and impact. The platform provides analytics that track yield improvements, adoption rates, and brand engagement across multiple African countries, enabling stakeholders to measure and optimize their outreach efforts.
Target Audience
Primary customers are agribusiness companies, input manufacturers, and NGOs seeking to scale agricultural interventions and reach smallholder farmers across Africa.
Features
- Over 6,000 active, vetted extension agents covering numerous African regions
- Real‑time data collection and analytics dashboard for monitoring yield gains and service impact
- Rapid matching of agribusinesses with agents based on crop, region, and expertise
- Scalable deployment for product trials, training programs, and market linkage initiatives
- Integrated reporting tools that quantify brand loyalty and adoption metrics for stakeholders