NEW The operating system for African agriculture

The future of farming
starts with a simple dial.

Farmer-Switch connects farmers to markets, credit, insurance and inputs — whether you have a smartphone or a feature phone. One platform, every player in the value chain.

50,000+ farmers
7 actor types
3 ways to access
Farmer-Switch
1. Check Prices
2. Sell Produce
3. Apply Loan
4. Insurance
5. Inputs
6. Wallet
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Welcome to Farmer-Switch

Track prices, access credit, and sell produce with confidence from your phone.

Onboarding Get started
Maize · 1.2tBuyer match · 84%
Loan offerK420 · 6 mo
WeatherRain Tue 14mm
WalletK1,284 available
12.4tYield
K8.2KRevenue
92Score
USSD · *789# Mobile app Web dashboard
One platform · Every player

An operating system for the value chain.

From the smallholder farmer selling their first harvest to the exporter sourcing 10,000 tonnes — everyone on one platform, every transaction visible, every opportunity unlocked.

  • Farmer
  • Market Agent
  • Loan Provider
  • Insurance
  • Input Provider
  • Cooperative
  • Off-Taker
Three channels

Meet farmers where they are.

Farmers are the only actor with three ways in. Whether they have a K20 phone or a corner-office laptop, the platform meets them on their terms.

01 USSD · *789#

Feature phone

No internet? No problem. Check prices, sell produce, apply for loans, enroll in insurance — all from a basic phone.

02 iOS · Android

Mobile app

Full marketplace, real-time analytics, GPS mapping, contracts, payments — every transaction in your pocket.

03 Web · Desktop

Dashboard

Deep analytics, multi-season reports, bulk management, full account control — built for the big screen.

Built for every role

Seven actors. One ecosystem.

Each role gets purpose-built tools — but every transaction stays connected. Pick a role to explore the features.

For farmers

Grow, sell, thrive — your way.

Everything a farmer needs to grow, sell and thrive — from a basic phone or a full dashboard.

USSD *789# Mobile app Web dashboard
*789#

Core features — price checks, listings, loans, insurance, inputs, wallet, weather — all available via USSD. No smartphone required.

Digital Farm Profile

GPS-mapped boundaries, crop history, soil data, certifications — a verifiable digital identity.

Marketplace

List produce with photos, quantities, grades. Browse buyer requests, negotiate, close deals.

Price Discovery

Real-time and historical commodity prices across local, regional and national markets.

Input Ordering

Browse seeds, fertilizers, chemicals, equipment from verified providers with delivery tracking.

Loan Applications

Apply for micro-loans and seasonal credit using farm profile and harvest history as collateral.

Insurance Enrollment

Browse crop, weather-index and livestock policies. Enroll, file claims, track payouts.

Weather & Advisory

Localized forecasts, pest warnings, agronomic tips pushed via SMS, app or push.

Harvest Calendar

Plan planting, spraying and harvest with reminders tailored to your crops and region.

Cooperative Portal

Join cooperatives, view group orders, shared equipment schedules and group chat.

Contract Farming

View, negotiate and digitally sign forward contracts with vetted off-takers.

Payment Wallet

Receive payments, pay for inputs, repay loans and cash out via mobile money.

Yield Tracker

Log yields season over season, compare regional averages, get AI recommendations.

Document Vault

Securely store land titles, receipts, certifications — accessible anywhere.

Reputation Score

Trust score built from delivery reliability, quality and payment history.

Impact in numbers

Real fields. Real results.

The platform is live across multiple regions, connecting tens of thousands of farmers to the rest of the value chain.

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Farmers connected
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Tonnes traded
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Insurance policies issued
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Input products available
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Cooperatives onboarded
From the field

Stories from the value chain.

Four stories from Zambian farmers using Farmer-Switch to improve prices, planning, and household income.

I checked maize prices in three districts on *789# and sold my harvest 30% above the farmgate offer. From a basic phone.

JM
Joyce Mwale
Smallholder farmer · Eastern Province, Zambia

Using the app, I matched buyers faster and sold 500 tonnes across our farmer network in one season with clear payout tracking.

DO
Derrick Okumu
Farmer · Mkushi, Zambia

I used my harvest records and farm profile to secure seasonal credit and repay on time after harvest without stress.

AB
Agnes Banda
Farmer · Choma, Zambia

Our farmer group managed certification documents and coordinated deliveries better, helping us negotiate stronger prices this year.

TN
Tandiwe Ngosa
Farmer · Monze, Zambia
Join the switch

Pick your role. Get started.

Seven paths into one platform. Pick yours — we'll show you the right next step.

Welcome, farmer.

Dial *789# from any phone to get started — no smartphone needed. Or download the app and open the dashboard for the full experience.

Enterprise inquiries? Contact sales →