The user-friendly platform empowers farmers to upload or scan pictures, enabling timeous risk management and prevention
Corteva Agriscience has launched a new mobile application (app), Corteva FarmFundi, which provides a digital pest and disease identification guide for farmers across Africa and the Middle East (AME). Once threats are accurately identified using the app, farmers can consult with Corteva’s expert crop scientists and local agronomists for treatment recommendations via e-mail or the web links provided.
Linda van der Merwe, Marketing Lead, Corteva Agriscience. “Our collaboration with Plantix allows us to combine the very best of innovative mobile farming technology with the keen insights and vast expertise of our technical teams; helping to mitigate potential impacts to livelihoods and food security.”
The user-friendly platform empowers farmers to upload or scan pictures, along with a short description of symptoms and accompanying notes, enabling timeous risk management and prevention. Experts are also able to update and transfer the latest information on new, emerging pests and trends in real-time.
“The best part is that Internet access is required for downloading the app as well as subsequent updates, but essential information can be accessed offline,” said van der Merwe. “This is an important feature for users who do not have access to a quality mobile connection while out in the field.”
“We are delighted to be able to provide our cutting-edge technology solution while partnering with Corteva; making it accessible to a broader range of users across new regions,” says Rob Strey, Co-Founder and CTO, Plantix.
The Corteva FarmFundi app is available for download (at no cost )from the Apple iOS and Google Android App stores in English, Swahili, Afrikaans, and French, and Arabic.
With the increasing demand for healthier, quality food, against the backdrop of COVID-19, the Corteva FarmFundi app also delivers on Corteva’s sustainability commitments; ensuring progress for generations to come.
