By Chisomo Phiri
Leading seed producer Seed Co has launched a mobile application in Malawi called Seedney that seeks to provide agricultural information and solutions to farmers at their fingertip.
The application was first introduced in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia and Kenya.
Speaking during the launch in Lilongwe on Friday,Seed Co Head of Commercial, Dennis Mdzalimbo, said the application provides comprehensive information on fertilizer usage, amount of seeds to be planted per acre, disease and pest control.
Mdzalimbo said initially, farmers were relying on agricultural extension workers to provide them with such information.
He urged farmers to adopt the new technology saying it will help them achieve Malawi’s food security as they will be following best farming practices.
Mdzalimbo indicated that the information in the app will be translated into local languages such as Tumbuka, Chewa and Sena for farmers to understand information being provided better in their respective communities.
Seed Co opened its trading books in Malawi in 2000.
The Company has since grown rapidly to attain a challenging position within the seed industry.
