Ag Innovations

A-frame Drying Huts

Farmers gather and stack their groundnuts on the wooden A-frame with pods facing inward, away from direct sunlight. The drying foliage protects the pods from rain and wind, and the open structure allows for good air circulation.

Charcoal Coolers

Farmers face numerous challenges keeping their harvests fresh before going to the market. High temperatures and unprotected storage areas greatly increase postharvest losses and reduce profits.

Young crops face a variety of dangers when left unprotected, causing farmers to lose valuable investments. Crop row covers help protect seedlings from frost, wind and pests, ensuring crops are not lost during germination.

Drip Irrigation

Water scarcity is one of the most difficult problems for rural farmers to overcome. Farmers who rely on rainfed agriculture often lose valuable crops to dry seasons and droughts.

Drum Seeders

The drum seeder is a simple piece of equipment that can transform the way farmers sow their fields. The design is straightforward and easy to use.

Fertigation

While fertilizers have long been known to improve plant growth, the delivery through the drip irrigation system provides additional benefits.

Greenhouses

Low-cost greenhouses, constructed entirely from local materials, provide important crop protection, allowing farmers to increase their productivity.

Integrated Pest Mangement

Pest-related crop damage is a constant threat to farmers worldwide. Addressing an infestation with pesticides is often costly for small-scale farmers and can have a negative impact on both human health and the environment.

Mulching

By protecting crops, mulching helps to improve the quality and quantity of farmers’ produce, helping them to earn a higher income for their families.

Onion Markers

Onions are highly influenced by planting density. Onions planted too close together may be misshapen, not grow to full size, or mature later than expected.

Plastic Bottle Traps

By employing simple, low-cost solutions such as plastic bottle traps, smallholder farmers can effectively control pest infestation of their crops.

Raised Beds

Roots need light and airy soil in order to establish a strong anchor for the plant; they also need access to water, air and nutrients. Raised beds create the perfect environment for a strong root foundation.

Sack Gardens

Sack gardens improve food security not only by providing nutrient-rich food for consumption, but also by increasing incomes.

Fintrac is teaching farmers to use seed trays, an easy and affordable way to ensure the right amounts of soil and water are used when germinating plants.