Nigerian agri-tech company ThriveAgric has partnered Heifer International to launch the AYuTe Project, which aims to empower 125,000 smallholder farmers with access to financial inclusion. The technology, an agricultural operating system, works entirely offline, dispatches USSD to farmers, and powers Android apps used by field agents to help digitally collate creditworthy farmers and gather relevant farm data. “At ThriveAgric, our driving force has always been to empower smallholder farmers for a dignified livelihood. “We are excited about this initiative we’re undertaking with Heifer International through the AYuTe Africa Challenge, and for the long term impact of this strategic partnership with VISA towards the creation of job opportunities, financial and social inclusion. Our unwavering commitment to positively impact smallholder farmers and their immediate communities across Africa will become even more evident through this project, as we power towards our goal of developing the largest network of profitable farmers in Africa.”

Source: The North Africa Journal October 13, 2023 20:01 UTC