We are thrilled to announce that FarmIT has been named a winner of the Pitch AgriHack 2022 competition, a prestigious event recognizing the most innovative agritech startups in Africa! This incredible milestone reaffirms our mission to empower farmers through precision advisory services and market linkages, helping them adopt smarter, data-driven agricultural practices.
What is Pitch AgriHack?
Pitch AgriHack is an annual competition organized by AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) and Heifer International, aimed at identifying and supporting top agritech startups across Africa. The program provides funding, mentorship, and exposure to young entrepreneurs leveraging technology to solve agricultural challenges.
For the 2022 edition, the competition focused on scaling tech-driven agribusinesses to enhance food security, increase productivity, and create economic opportunities for farmers. Winning this award places FarmIT among Africa’s most promising agricultural innovators!
How FarmIT Stood Out
During the competition, we pitched our precision farming platform, highlighting how it:
✅ Delivers real-time, data-driven advisory to farmers to optimize yields.
✅ Provides market linkages, helping farmers connect with buyers and suppliers.
✅ Leverages AI and digital tools to promote climate-smart agriculture.
Our ability to use technology to transform farming into a more efficient, profitable, and sustainable sector resonated with the judging panel. We demonstrated real-world impact, showcasing how FarmIT has already helped thousands of farmers improve productivity and access better markets.