By Sichwa Post 9/11/2021
National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) and Safaricom signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to assist small scale farmers access post-harvest services.
According to safaricom, this is what you need to know about Digifarm.
What is Safaricom’s DigiFarm?
DigiFarm is a FREE Safaricom service that offers farmers convenient, one-stop access to quality farm inputs at discounted prices, input loans, learning content on farming as well as access to market. Other value-add services provided through DigiFarm include insurance yield cover and extension services through remote agronomists located at the DigiFarm call center or on ground DigiFarm Village Advisors (DVA).
What are the features of DigiFarm?
Buy Inputs:
Registered farmers will have access to discounted farm inputs from DigiFarm Master Agents located nearest to them in different counties across the country.
Learn:
Registered farmers will be able to access learning information on livestock and crops to educate them on best farming practices that will help them maximize their yield.
Loan:
Registered farmers will have access to a credit voucher which they can redeem to receive farm inputs such as feeds, seeds and fertilizers from the DigiFarm Master Agent.
DigiSoko:
Registered farmers will be provided with access to market services where they will have an opportunity to sell their produce at competitive rates.
My Profile:
This feature enables registered farmers to view their details including farms, value chains, loans, learning in progress and insurance options.
Do I need to pay to access DigiFarm Services?
No, DigiFarm services are free.
How do I register and access DigiFarm services?
To register and access DigiFarm services:
Option 1:
Download the DigiFarm app from Google Play Store and follow the onscreen instructions to register.
Option 2:
Dial *944#
Accept the Terms and Conditions
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process
To register you will need your ID Number, County, Sub-county, Ward, Value Chain (s) and your Size of land. Once registered, you will receive an SMS confirming the registration and your DigiFarm Farmer Number.
To access DigiFarm services after registration:
Dial *944#
Select the service you would like to access from the menu
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