Of course, agriculture has always mattered in Africa. It feeds families, supports jobs, and holds the promise of something more.
In many places, that progress now comes with the help of technology. Quietly, and often without attention, a few companies are doing things differently. They are working with available resources, solutions, and data to move the system forward.
These 10 agritech companies offer a glimpse into that effort. They are part of a wider player that keeps growing and responding to the continent’s needs in practical ways.
The Agritech Early-Stage Scene in Africa
It’s often said the early stage is where ideas start to take shape, and Africa’s agritech sector is no different. At this stage, the focus is on addressing crucial gaps like access to inputs, data, finance, advisory services, and logistics. Founders are focused on finding practical solutions to these everyday challenges, despite the obstacles they face.
While many agritech companies focus on digital tools and mobile services, others are tackling supply chain inefficiencies, while others are building stronger relationships between farmers and markets, or improving access to financing and resources.
Company Profiles (Top 10 to Watch in 2025)
1. Crop2Cash
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Crop2Cash helps smallholder farmers in Nigeria receive digital payments, access credit, and build financial records through simple mobile tools.
The Problem
Smallholder farmers often face poor access to formal finance and market systems. This blocks growth and limits their ability to invest in better inputs or reach stable buyers.
The Solution
Crop2Cash uses a USSD platform to help farmers access credit, buy quality seeds, and receive SMS advice on weather and best practices.
The Impact
Over 100,000 farmers now have credit records. $2.8 million in loans unlocked. Many report up to 70% increase in income.
2. Complete Farmer
Complete Farmer links Ghanaian producers to global buyers by providing the tools, protocols, and market access they need to meet export standards.
The Problem
Most African farmers struggle to meet global market requirements. They also lack access to guaranteed buyers, technical support, and quality inputs.
The Solution
Complete Farmer uses digital tools and crop protocols to guide farmers. It also provides market contracts that secure offtake and reduce losses.
The Impact
Over 12,000 farmers now produce for export across 30,000+ acres. Deliveries reach Asia, Europe, and beyond while reducing post-harvest waste.
3. Agrix Tech
The platform provides small farmers in Cameroon with a simple tool to identify crop diseases and receive fast solutions using artificial intelligence.
The Problem
Many smallholders treat diseases based on guesswork. Most lack training or expert support, leading to low yields and misuse of pesticides.
The Solution
Agrix Tech’s app scans affected plants, analyses them using AI, and sends tailored advice directly to the farmer. This cuts down waste and boosts precision.
The Impact
Farmers report 20–25% yield gains, 30% fewer pesticide losses, and save around $200 yearly, all while supporting food security.
4. Shamba Pride
This Kenyan agritech company connects farmers to quality inputs, financial support, and training across rural areas using a blended online-to-offline approach.
The Problem
Farmers often lack access to trusted agro-dealers, input credit, and timely market information, which limits productivity.
The Solution
Shamba Pride equips local retailers with tools for farm mapping, land profiling, and farmer support. Its USSD platform helps deliver BNPL services (Buy Now, Pay Later), extension training, and market links.
The Impact
So far, over 60,000 farmers and 2,700 agri-retailers across 24 counties use the platform to drive efficiency.
5. AquaSafi
This Rwandan company helps reduce fish losses caused by poor water quality in aquaculture systems.
The Problem
Up to half of Rwanda’s fish harvest goes to waste due to contaminated water, limited monitoring, and weak supply chains.
The Solution
AquaSafi offers farmers access to clean water systems, real-time water data using its Wameter device, and a digital platform for analysis and reporting. The firm also links farmers to buyers and suppliers.
The Impact
With the promotion of good aquaculture practices, AquaSafi is helping to boost survival rates and strengthen fish farming in Rwanda.
6. Ensira
This Ethiopian agritech startup offers a platform that connects young farmers with the latest technologies, resources, and agricultural practices to help them innovate and improve their farming.
The Problem
Many young farmers lack access to modern tools, technology, and knowledge which limits their ability to improve yields and profitability.
The Solution
Ensira focuses on boosting agricultural productivity and profitability for young farmers in rural areas.
The Impact
The company has contributed to the growth of the agricultural sector and supporting young farmers in increasing their income and sustainability.
7. Khula
Khula builds a digital ecosystem that connects farmers to inputs, buyers, and capital across South Africa’s agricultural chain.
The Problem
Many farmers struggle to access reliable markets, affordable inputs, and steady funding to grow their businesses.
The Solution
Khula offers three services: a fresh produce marketplace for direct buyer access, an input store with verified products, and a funder dashboard for easier access to finance.
The Impact
Since 2018, the platform has scaled from 400 to over 7,000 users and now supports more than 5,000 farm products.
8. Jaguza
Jaguza Tech works to improve livestock farming in Uganda by targeting disease outbreaks, theft, and poor herd management.
The Problem
Many livestock farmers face constant losses due to preventable diseases, rustling, and weak tracking systems.
The Solution
Jaguza developed a livestock management system using IoT and data science. Farmers access tools for monitoring animal health, detecting disease early, and improving productivity, all from a mobile app.
The Impact
Over 18,000 users now rely on Jaguza, including 8,000+ farms across 13 countries. The platform sees 80% weekly user activity.
9. AgriEdge
This agritech company, based in Morocco, focuses on precision agriculture through AI and IoT for irrigation, fertiliser planning, and yield forecasting.
The Problem
Farmers in Africa struggle with low productivity, poor irrigation planning, and high input costs.
The Solution
AgriEdge provides AI and IoT tools powered by satellite data. Farmers receive data-driven advice on irrigation, fertiliser use, and crop forecasts through a digital marketplace.
The Impact
The platform supports both small and large-scale farmers in Morocco and beyond, improving yields while reducing input waste and costs.
10. Brastorne
The Problem
Rural farmers in Botswana lack internet access, which limits information flow, yields, and market opportunities.
The Solution
Brastorne’s USSD-based platform, mAgri, offers farmers advisory tips, weather alerts, price data, and a marketplace, all without needing internet.
The Impact
Over 36,000 users now access reliable information and tools via basic phones, increasing yield by 7% yearly and narrowing the rural digital gap.
Final Thoughts
These 10 firms show how local solutions can shape Africa’s food systems. They push past obstacles and prove that progress is possible even with limited resources. In their work lies a quiet but steady shift in how agriculture moves forward.
