I have posted a couple of articles on DigiFarm. I have introduced what this program is as well as its potential benefits to farmers. In this blog post, I would like us to briefly talk about the DigiFarm Mavuno loan and insurance cover. What is DigiFarm Mavuno Loan? DigiFarm Mavuno Loan is a loan offered … Read more
DigiFarm Learning is a training platform by Safaricom DigiFarm to educate farmers on the best farming practices to increase productivity. So, how do you access DigiFarm learning materials and contents? To begin with, you need to be a DigiFarm registered member. The registration process is free and open to all. Once you register, there are … Read more
DigiFarm is a product of Safaricom PLC that offers loans to farmers. It allows farmers to acquire farm inputs at affordable prices. My previous post describes several benefits farmers can get by joining the DigiFarm platform. With DigiFarm, you can apply for a loan and repay it upon harvesting. See my article on How to … Read more
Before you apply for DigiFarm loan, you’ll need to register to become a member of Safaricom DigiFarm. Note that DigiFarm loan or Mavuno loan, is a financial service extended only to farmers who are contracted to DigiFarm. So, to begin with, you must first off, register to DigiFarm and get contracted. I explained the registration … Read more
In my previous article, I covered a lot about Safaricom’s DigiFarm. I explained what the program is, its benefits to farmers, and many other topics including the registration process to become a DigiFarm member. You can find the article here. Having introduced DigiFarm, I’ll now take you through a step-by-step process of repaying your DigiFarm … Read more
Commercial agribusiness projects command huge capital investments. No doubt, this can be a barrier to millions of young people who want to venture into farming. For a country like Kenya, where up to 39% of youth are unemployed and the costs of land and farm inputs are high, succeeding in the agribusiness sector can be … Read more