Drone Technology
Drones shoot footage of individual trees in a predetermined, reusable route. Machine learning is used to count the mangoes and assess quality, size and color.
VUNA Technologies is a transparent, inclusive and efficient ecosystem based in Kenya that works as a digitized value chain, from farm to market to payment, committed to an effort to eliminate post-harvest loss. We empower smallholder farmers by ensuring their crops are harvested strategically and connecting them with markets so they can make the most of their assets.
We strive to support smallholder farmers gain access to markets through a digitized value chain, and create an efficient agro-ecosystem for all partners in the chain.
We envision a sustainable food system with zero post-harvest loss and food waste.
Smallholder farmers need better ways to
monitor ripeness and readiness of their
mango fruits because harvest timing is crucial
to ensure fruit quality, and thus, secure a
better price at larger, foreign markets.
Compromised quality negatively affects
pricing and demoralizes farmers, as proceeds
do not resonate with their efforts. In the end,
they tend to lose hope of affording
sustainable livelihoods.
Of mangoes are sold to local markets, often at throwaway prices
Of mangoes are exported to be sold to foreign buyers or brokers
Of mangoes go to waste, either due to post-harvest food loss or lack of market
We are creating a digitized value chain,
from farm to market to payment.
Drones shoot footage of individual trees in a predetermined, reusable route. Machine learning is used to count the mangoes and assess quality, size and color.
Collected data is also sent to the logistics team, who brings crops to the control center for sorting and stores fruit until sale.
Integration with USSD technology, such as MPESA or Airtel, ensures timely payments directly to farmers. This cuts out the brokers, putting more money back in farmers’ pockets.
An efficient, convenient solution for a digitized value chain. Our dual-facing platform for both farmers and buyers allows them to stay connected and informed.
