Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Farmwise — for farmers, cooperatives, and organisations.
Getting Started
What is Farmwise?
Farmwise is a farm management platform built for Nigerian agriculture. Farmers use the mobile app to map their plots with GPS, track crops, livestock, fish ponds, and beehives, log every farm activity, and build the farm record that cooperatives, government agencies, and lenders use to make decisions.
Who is Farmwise for?
Farmwise serves four main groups: individual farmers who want to manage their day-to-day operations; cooperatives and organisations that manage farmer networks and production contracts; government agencies that need verified farm data for programmes and policy; and buyers or agribusinesses that want to verify the provenance and quality of produce.
How do I get started as a farmer?
Download the Farmwise app, create an account with your name and phone number, and complete the setup wizard — which walks you through entering your farm profile and your first plot. From there you can start logging activities and tracking your production. You can also be added to the platform by a field agent from your cooperative.
How do I get started as an organisation or cooperative?
Contact us at info@farmwise.ng or fill out the demo request form on the contact page. Our team will set up your organisation account, walk you through the dashboard, and help you onboard your first farmer network and field agents.
Is there a cost to use Farmwise?
Farmwise is free for individual farmers to use. Organisation and cooperative plans are priced based on network size and features required. Contact us for pricing details.
Farmer App
Does the farmer app work without internet?
Yes. The farmer app is built offline-first. You can log activities, record harvests, add livestock records, and complete inspections without an internet connection. All data syncs automatically to the cloud when you are back online.
What farming activities can I track?
You can track crops (planting, fertilisation, pest control, irrigation, weeding, pruning, mulching, and harvest), livestock (cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, poultry, and more), fish ponds (stocking, feeding, water management, harvest), and beehives (inspections, honey extractions, hive health). All of these sit in the same app alongside your GPS-mapped plots.
How does GPS plot mapping work?
Open the plot mapping tool in the app, walk the boundary of your field while the app records your GPS coordinates, and the platform calculates your plot area automatically. You can also add plot details — soil type, irrigation method, water source, and land ownership — so your plot record is complete.
What is the farm credit score?
Farmwise calculates a credit score out of 1,000 based on eight factors: repayment history, income stability, debt-to-income ratio, savings behaviour, farm productivity, crop diversification, record-keeping quality, and farming experience. The score is calculated from the data you record in the app and is used when you apply for farm loans or production contracts.
Can I apply for a farm loan through the app?
Yes. Once your farm record is built up, you can apply for input financing or farm loans directly through the Farmwise platform. Your credit score and verified farm data are shared with the lender to support your application.
Cooperatives & Organisations
How does contract management work on Farmwise?
Your organisation creates a production contract on the dashboard — specifying the crop, quantity, quality grade, delivery schedule, and payment terms. Farmers in your network can then browse available contracts and submit an application. You review each application against the farmer's verified plot records, production history, and credit score before approving or rejecting. Once approved, both parties can track fulfillment milestones through the platform.
How do I manage field agents on the platform?
From the organisation dashboard you can add field agents, assign them to specific farmers or regions, and track their registration and verification activity. Field agents use the same farmer app to register and verify farmers on your behalf.
Can I see aggregated data across all my farmers?
Yes. The organisation dashboard provides analytics across your entire farmer network — total plots, crop distribution, yield forecasts, activity completion rates, and credit health. You can filter by region, crop type, or individual agent.
How do I onboard farmers who are already using Farmwise?
Farmers can be linked to your organisation by their farmer ID or phone number from the dashboard. Once linked, their records (plots, production, activities) are visible to your administrators and assigned field agents.
Data & Privacy
Who owns my farm data?
You do. Farmers own their own farm records. Farmwise processes your data to deliver the platform's services but does not sell your data to third parties. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Can my cooperative see all of my farm records?
If you are registered under a cooperative or organisation on Farmwise, their administrators and assigned field agents can view your farm records. This is necessary for the platform to work — so cooperatives can manage contracts and programmes with their farmer network. You consent to this access when you join an organisation's network.
How does Farmwise protect my data?
Farmwise uses encrypted data transmission, role-based access controls (you only see data you are authorised to see), and secure cloud infrastructure. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Is Farmwise compliant with Nigerian data protection law?
Yes. Farmwise is designed to comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA). If you have a data-related concern or request, contact us at info@farmwise.ng.
Traceability & Produce
How does produce traceability work?
Every harvest recorded on Farmwise generates a unique QR code that captures the full growing history — the farmer, the plot, the crop variety, the inputs used, and the harvest grade. Buyers can scan this QR code at any point in the supply chain to verify the origin and quality of produce.
I received a QR code on produce — how do I verify it?
Scan the QR code with your phone's camera. It will open the Farmwise traceability page for that batch, showing the farmer, location, crop type, growing record, and harvest grade. No app download is required to view traceability information.
Still have questions?
Our team is happy to help. Reach out directly or request a personalised demo.