FarmHand
NutriScan
October 8, 2023
First Farms
July 1, 2022
Farm
Hand
Problem
Farmers in Ghana struggle to find reliable labor, leading to delayed ploughing, weeding, and harvesting, which affect crop yields. Despite high youth unemployment, young people are unwilling to work on farms due to low wages, while the aging farmer population lacks the strength for manual tasks. The adoption of mechanization is limited due to high costs, and many farmers depend on costly labor from neighboring countries. This labor shortage, combined with low mechanization, threatens food security and the future of farming
Solution
Farmhand addresses the labor shortage in Ghanaian agriculture by training prisoners and unemployed youth in essential farming skills. The farmhand digital platform connects these skilled workers with farmers, providing on-demand labour for critical farming tasks. It also features work tracking, secure payments, and a community-driven review system to build trust. FarmHand offers more than a workforce; it provides economic opportunity for marginalized groups, reduces recidivism among prisoners, and increases agricultural efficiency
Team
Micheal (Software Developer), Hubert (Software Developer), Xorse (Product Manager)
Partner Us
Join us in empowering marginalized communities, boosting agricultural productivity, and building a sustainable future
Contact
Micheal@nodeeight.org
info@nodeeight.org