The FOT tool is made up of the Optimizer tool, that works alongside other two complementary tools: nutrient substitution table, and a fertilizer calibration. FOT utilized Excel and an optimization algorithm used to predict the crop-nutrient rate options that could maximize profit.
“Ushauri” enables efficient two-way communication between farmers and extension services via voice messages. ”Ushauri” integrates two components : (1) automated 24/7 hotline for farmers, and (2) online platform for extension agents.
ClimMob is an online software for agricultural citizen science. The ClimMob software relies on a citizen science approach called tricot (triadic comparisons of technologies). The software streamlines the experimental cycle, from design, to digital data collection, automatic analysis and report creation.
Th iCow ICT-platform is a tool for disseminating information to smallholder farmers and aims at improving extension services. The iCow services are offered by Green Dream Technology (GDT) in partnership with the Safaricom Foundation and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI).
The Early Warning System (EWS) provides alerts of disease risk available on a dashboard, via email, or text message for users. The EWS also has in-built crop models to allow researchers to explore the implications of sowing date and management on disease risks.