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Hello Tractor App is Making Farming Easier in Africa

Science And Technology

CIO Bulletin
2023-09-08

Hello Tractor was started in 2014 in Nigeria.

Hello Tractor is an app that connects farmers with tractor owners who can plow their farms for a fee, thus reducing the manual labor required on farms. Small-scale farmers don't need to buy a tractor, as they can use the app to quickly hire one. The tractors are fitted with tracking devices, allowing the tractor owner to monitor the tractor's position and calculate the acreage that has been plowed for payment purposes. Hello Tractor was started in 2014 in Nigeria. It is now available in 18 countries across Africa and Asia. The app has increased farmer profits and allowed for planting before the rainy season, leading to higher yields.

The success and acceptance of technology like Hello Tractor are big positives for farming in Kenya, boosting food production while lowering costs and combating food insecurity. With approximately 60% of the African population depending on agriculture to make a living, Hello Tractor is playing a significant role in the mechanization of farming across the continent. By providing affordable access to tractors, the app is increasing yields and improving farming efficiency, highlighting the potential for technology to transform African agriculture.