CropNuts

About

CropNuts is an agricultural testing laboratory and agronomy advisory company that provides soil, water, and food safety analysis, and delivers precision agriculture services through mobile labs and an AI-driven platform. It empowers farmers with affordable, data-driven recommendations to optimize soil health, fertilizer use, and crop yields across Africa.

Impact

CropNuts’ AI-based soil testing and advisory services have reached over 90,000 smallholder farmers, reducing soil testing costs by more than 75% and improving access to critical soil management information. Its interventions have helped farmers double or triple yields, increase profitability, and build resilience to climate shocks, supporting food security and sustainable agriculture.

Responsible AI practices

CropNuts’ AI platform emphasizes responsible practices by ensuring data privacy, transparency in recommendations, and independent, unbiased advice. The platform is ISO/IEC 17025 accredited, uses local agronomists to validate AI outputs, and delivers clear, actionable insights via SMS. Continuous feedback and rigorous calibration ensure fairness, reliability, and ethical use of farmer data.