Digitizing African Agriculture
FarmLens unifies GIS suitability mapping, a 53-crop database, and AgriCore Hubs that automate irrigation & fertigation. Each Hub covers ~2 acres and is leased at KES 3,000/month. Results on this page are projected estimates when using the platform; actuals vary by context.
Farmers
Pick the right crop, map fit, automate watering & nutrients, and track outcomes.
Researchers
Field data streams + geospatial layers for reproducible trials and insights.
Investors
Unit economics per Hub, recurring leases, and scalable SaaS analytics.
Partners
Work with counties, co-ops and NGOs to extend precision ag to smallholders.
The FarmLens Team
Agronomists, data scientists, and engineers united to digitize African agriculture and empower smallholders.
"I no longer know when to plant, what will grow, or if the rains will come. If only I had eyes on my farm, maybe I wouldn't have to guess and hope."
— Mama Achieng', KakamegaFrom Inspiration to Innovation
Mama Achieng's plea became our spark. We listened to 100+ smallholders and committed to affordable, site-specific insights.
Today we're building Africa's most comprehensive agricultural intelligence platform across GIS, Crop DB and AgriCore automation.
Our Core Values
Farmer-First Approach
Designed with smallholder needs at the center
Sustainable Innovation
Higher productivity while protecting the environment
Data-Driven Decisions
Turning intuition into precise, actionable intelligence
*Projected estimates when using FarmLens; actual results vary.
The FarmLens Ecosystem
Geospatial intelligence + Crop DB (53 crops) + AgriCore automation (Hub ≈ 2 acres; KES 3,000/month) — managed in one dashboard.
GIS Mapping System
Precision suitability mapping to place each crop where it performs best.
Key Features:
- Topography & drainage
- Soil classification
- Climate overlays
- Field polygons & exports
Crop Database (53)
Local calendars, pests, and fertilizer guidance across 53 commonly grown crops.
Key Features:
- Suitability matching
- Stage-based care
- Pest & disease tips
- Fertilizer recipes
AgriCore Hub
Automates irrigation & fertigation; covers about 2 acres per unit.
Key Features:
- Moisture thresholds
- Nutrient dosing
- Environmental monitoring
- Cloud + SMS alerts
Farming Assistant (Future)
Robotics roadmap for targeted tasks and data collection.
Key Features:
- Autonomous navigation
- Micro-tending
- Edge AI
- Telemetry
Analytics Dashboard
Track inputs, yields and margins; benchmark seasons & fields.
Key Features:
- Realtime charts
- Input usage
- Yield forecasts*
- ROI snapshots*
*Estimates/projections within the app.
Zao Link Marketplace (Planned)
Connect to buyers, inputs and finance partners.
Key Features:
- Buyer matching
- Input offers
- Equipment leasing
- Financial services
Transforming Value for Farmers & Investors
For Farmers
Precision decisions, fewer inputs, better margins*
Increased Yields
20–40% uplift (projected) via fit + automation
Reduced Input Costs
30–50% savings on water/fertilizer (projected)
Risk Mitigation
Pest & weather alerts; season planning
For Investors
Recurring leases + SaaS + defensible data moats
Scalable Unit Model
Hub ≈ 2 acres at KES 3,000/month per unit
Expansion Ready
County partnerships, co-ops, NGOs
Valuable Data Asset
Proprietary agronomic & geospatial datasets
*All performance and savings figures are projected estimates based on platform usage.
Our Strategic Roadmap
From GIS and Crop DB to fully automated farming ecosystems.
GIS System & Crop Database
• Geospatial mapping & suitability
• Crop DB: 53 core crops + varieties
• Soil & land classification
• Farmer analytics dashboard
AgriCore Hub MVP
• Auto-irrigation & fertigation (Hub ≈ 2 acres)
• Sensors + SMS/app alerts
• Lease per Hub: KES 3,000/month
• Pilots with county partners
Farming Assistant & Zao Link
• Robotics for micro-tending & data
• Marketplace launch & integrations
• Regional expansion