Akorion EzyAgric App

Akorion

EzyAgric is an app-based platform for digitizing agricultural value chains to enable all commercial farmers and other agribusinesses to access production and marketing services

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Product description Brand name and product description

EzyAgric is an app-based platform for digitizing agricultural value chains to enable all commercial farmers and other agribusinesses to access production and marketing services.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Uganda

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Implementer: Akorion

Partners: RCMRD, USAID, SG2000, NARO, Star Café, Savannah Commodities, Pearl Seeds, Bukoola, Balton Uganda, NASECO, Grain Pulse, UAP, Letshego, Opportunity Bank and World Food Programme

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Free app

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

WeFarm
Esoko
6th Grain
M-farn
OnFarm

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Ugandan farmers

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

N/A

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Copyrighted Akorion Company Limited

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

e-VAM (Electronic Village Agent Model): a service delivery model in which community-based service providers equipped with smartphones deliver services on demand to the farmers.

App downloaded from Google Play store.

Farmers digital profiling done by 480 village agents and 100 farmer associations.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

106,018 farmers served

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Mobile service required

Data enabled services

Devices required

(smartphone ,feature phone, computer, tablet, other [specify])

Smartphone

Additional features required

Permanent network connectivity required

Two way communication (Y/N)

Yes

Level of coverage needed

(2G, 3G, 4G, LTE,…)

N/A

Usage rate (%)

N/A

Literacy support

Yes, operated by specialized community-based service providers

List of languages available

English

Operating system and version

Requires Android 4.0 and up.

Current Version 1.0.5

Power Requirements

N/A

mAgriculture Application

(Connection to market, Microsavings, Supply chain information, Education on farming practices, Weather information, etc)

The app aides farmers to order agricultural inputs, map their farm land, sell and buy products, record farm transactions automatically, interact with village agents or agronomist and view daily weather conditions by districts in Uganda

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Features: AgricShop, Farm Records & Analysis, EzyCredits, Garden Mapping, MArket Linkage, Farm Manager, Extension and Advisory, Produce Markets

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

N/A

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by Akorion

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

N/A

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

For farmers:

Prediction of demand and supply and access to the market
Informed decision-making in production and marketing through seasonal Profit & Loss – Income and Expenses analysis
Traceability of farmer groups member’s activities by farmers, service providers (village agents) and association staff

For suppliers:

Prediction of demand and supply efficiently and reduce losses due to poor planning
Information about market dynamics and conditions in Agriculture

For financial institutions:

Reduced costs of credit assessment and loan appraisal plus monitoring
Access to clients
Monitoring and traceability of farmers for better performance and decision making

For donors and governments:

Informed decisions in planning, strategy building and implementation of initiatives through accurate statistics of the agricultural activities in specific areas.
Access to real time reports and analysis of trends in Agriculture and ICT in Agriculture
Monitoring and traceability of beneficiaries.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

N/A

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

N/A

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Hilary, R. S., Sseguya, H., & Kibwika, P. (2017). Information quality, sharing and usage in farmer organizations: The case of rice value chains in Bugiri and Luwero Districts, Uganda. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 3(1), 1350089.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

N/A

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

App reviews in Google Play

Other information

N/A

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

EzyAgric is an app-based platform for digitizing agricultural value chains to enable all commercial farmers and other agribusinesses to access production and marketing services.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Uganda

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Implementer: Akorion

Partners: RCMRD, USAID, SG2000, NARO, Star Café, Savannah Commodities, Pearl Seeds, Bukoola, Balton Uganda, NASECO, Grain Pulse, UAP, Letshego, Opportunity Bank and World Food Programme

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

Free app

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

WeFarm
Esoko
6th Grain
M-farn
OnFarm

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Ugandan farmers

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

N/A

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Copyrighted Akorion Company Limited

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

e-VAM (Electronic Village Agent Model): a service delivery model in which community-based service providers equipped with smartphones deliver services on demand to the farmers.

App downloaded from Google Play store.

Farmers digital profiling done by 480 village agents and 100 farmer associations.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

106,018 farmers served

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Mobile service required

Data enabled services

Devices required

(smartphone ,feature phone, computer, tablet, other [specify])

Smartphone

Additional features required

Permanent network connectivity required

Two way communication (Y/N)

Yes

Level of coverage needed

(2G, 3G, 4G, LTE,…)

N/A

Usage rate (%)

N/A

Literacy support

Yes, operated by specialized community-based service providers

List of languages available

English

Operating system and version

Requires Android 4.0 and up.

Current Version 1.0.5

Power Requirements

N/A

mAgriculture Application

(Connection to market, Microsavings, Supply chain information, Education on farming practices, Weather information, etc)

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

Features: AgricShop, Farm Records & Analysis, EzyCredits, Garden Mapping, MArket Linkage, Farm Manager, Extension and Advisory, Produce Markets

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

N/A

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by Akorion

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

N/A

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

For farmers:

Prediction of demand and supply and access to the market
Informed decision-making in production and marketing through seasonal Profit & Loss – Income and Expenses analysis
Traceability of farmer groups member’s activities by farmers, service providers (village agents) and association staff

For suppliers:

Prediction of demand and supply efficiently and reduce losses due to poor planning
Information about market dynamics and conditions in Agriculture

For financial institutions:

Reduced costs of credit assessment and loan appraisal plus monitoring
Access to clients
Monitoring and traceability of farmers for better performance and decision making

For donors and governments:

Informed decisions in planning, strategy building and implementation of initiatives through accurate statistics of the agricultural activities in specific areas.
Access to real time reports and analysis of trends in Agriculture and ICT in Agriculture
Monitoring and traceability of beneficiaries.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Unknown

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Unknown

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

N/A

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

N/A

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Hilary, R. S., Sseguya, H., & Kibwika, P. (2017). Information quality, sharing and usage in farmer organizations: The case of rice value chains in Bugiri and Luwero Districts, Uganda. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 3(1), 1350089.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

N/A

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

App reviews in Google Play

Other information

N/A

Feedback

In context photographs (0)

You can use the form below to contribute a photo of this product.

In context files & documents (0)

Feedback from users, customers & distributors

Please let us know your experience in using this product through comments below.

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