Farming in Nigeria is no longer just about the cutlass and hoe it’s about information, innovation, and smart decisions. Digital agriculture is transforming the way Nigerian farmers grow, manage, and sell their crops and livestock.
The use of technology to combat hunger and promote sustainable agriculture has profoundly received particular attention, perhaps more than any other development issue in the last two
decades.
Digital data in agriculture is potentially so transformative. It gives farmers access to tailored
information and insights that help them optimize production, reduce costs, access financing, and
connect directly with markets.
Here are 6 essential digital tools every Nigerian farmer should know in 2025:
📄📱 1. Akilimo (Mobile App & Paper Tool)
What it does: Provides site-specific, expert advice for cassava growers on fertilizer use, weed
control, intercropping, tillage methods, and harvest timing.
Why it matters: Built on data from over 5,000 farmer field trials, Akilimo tailors advice based on
your location and cropping goals using GPS or manual input.
How to access:
Mobile App – Personalized agronomy guidance
Paper Tool – For field use without a smartphone
Viamo 3-2-1 Service – Dial 3-2-1 on any Airtel SIM (free, up to 10 times/month)
Available in English, Hausa, Yoruba, and Igbo.
Integrated with Arifu chatbot and eSOKO
🔗 akilimo.org
“Akilimo” = Akili (Smart) + Kilimo (Agriculture) — Smart Agriculture in action.
📈 2. AgroMall Farmer App
What it does: Offers digital recordkeeping, input sourcing, weather alerts, and financial tools.
Why it matters: Keeps farmers informed, helps manage finances, and improves access to inputs
and credit.
Perfect for: Digitally-minded farmers seeking control and growth.
🔗 agromall.com
📊 3. Crop2Cash
What it does: Enables digital payment for farm produce and access to credit facilities.
Why it matters: Replaces cash transactions with secure digital payments and gives farmers a
financial history for future loans.
Perfect for: Cassava, maize, rice, and soybean farmers.
🔗 crop2cash.com
4. FarmCrowdy
What it does: Connects farmers with sponsors, inputs, equipment, and markets.
Why it matters: Offers support from planting to harvest, and ensures access to reliable buyers.
Perfect for: Farmers ready to scale or reach new markets.
🔗 farmcrowdy.com
🚜 5. Hello Tractor
What it does: Lets farmers book tractors and machinery on-demand via mobile.
Why it matters: Makes mechanization affordable and accessible for farmers who don’t own equipment.
Perfect for: Medium- to large-scale farms or time-sensitive operations.
🔗 hellotractor.com
🐄 6. Livestock247
What it does: Digital marketplace for buying and selling verified, healthy livestock. Also offers
veterinary checks, logistics, and insurance.
Why it matters: Ensures disease-free livestock trade, connects herders to buyers, and provides
on-demand veterinary services.
Key Features:
Online livestock marketplace
Health certification and traceability
Vet care + insurance
Livestock delivery logistics
Perfect for: Livestock farmers (cattle, goats, sheep, and more) looking to sell or expand safely.
🔗 livestock247.com
✅ Final Thoughts
Technology isn’t here to replace the farmer it’s here to empower the farmer.
With tools like Akilimo, AgroMall, Crop2Cash, FarmCrowdy, Hello Tractor, and Livestock247,
Nigerian farmers now have the power to:
Grow smarter
Manage livestock better
Sell faster
And earn more
No matter where you farm from cassava in Kogi to cattle in Kano the future of agriculture
is digital, and it’s already here.
