Nigeria's First Human-AI Agricultural Extension Officer

One simple chat.
Lifelong support
for farmers.

FarmBrain combines artificial intelligence with real human agricultural experts to deliver practical, localized, and climate-smart farming advice through a simple chatbot.

Farmer using FarmBrain on mobile phone
5,000–10,000
Farmers per extension officer
24/7
Instant access
Text + Voice
Multiple input methods
Local Languages
Indigenous language support
Our Impact

Aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals

FarmBrain contributes directly to global sustainability targets by supporting agricultural communities and climate action.

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SDG 1
No Poverty
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SDG 2
Zero Hunger
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SDG 8
Decent Work & Economic Growth
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SDG 13
Climate Action

By empowering farmers with timely agricultural advice, FarmBrain helps reduce poverty, combat hunger, create economic opportunities, and build climate-resilient food systems across Africa.

The Problem We're Solving

In Nigeria and across Africa, one extension officer serves 5,000 to 10,000 farmers. Veterinary support is often unavailable or unaffordable in rural areas. Farmers receive advice too late, or not at all.

Challenge 01
Limited Extension Officers
Challenge 02
Unavailable Veterinary Support
Challenge 03
Climate & Pest Losses
Challenge 04
Language Barriers
The result? Farmers make critical decisions blindly across crops and livestock.

Our Solution

FarmBrain is a virtual human-AI extension officer that lives where farmers already are—on chat platforms.

Feature

Text, Voice & Image

Communicate naturally through multiple channels that fit farmer needs.

Feature

Local Languages

Understanding and translation in indigenous languages.

Feature

AI-Powered Diagnostics

Instant analysis and recommendations based on agricultural knowledge.

Feature

Human Expert Access

Direct connection to trained extension officers and veterinarians.

Core Principle

Complete Support

FarmBrain doesn't just answer questions—it observes, analyzes, advises, and follows up, just like a specialist would on the farm.

FarmBrain in Action

Empowering Farmers Across Nigeria

From crop diagnosis to livestock management, FarmBrain is transforming how farmers access agricultural expertise in real-time.

Farmer using FarmBrain on mobile phone
Farmer using FarmBrain on mobile phone
Real-time crop disease diagnosis via image upload
Farmer using FarmBrain on mobile phone
Direct connection to agricultural experts when needed
Farmer using FarmBrain on mobile phone
Voice-first design for easy communication in local languages

How FarmBrain Works

01

Farmer Starts a Chat

Farmers access FarmBrain via WhatsApp or web chat. No app download required.

02

Communicate Naturally

Farmers can type messages, send voice notes in their local language, or upload images of crops, pests, or livestock.

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03

AI Expert Analysis

FarmBrain analyzes inputs using agricultural knowledge, image-based disease recognition, climate data, and language translation.

04

Instant Advisory Response

Farmers receive clear, actionable guidance including treatment options, prevention steps, and next actions.

05

Human Specialist Escalation

For complex cases, FarmBrain connects farmers to real agricultural or veterinary experts for deeper support.

06

Continuous Learning

Each interaction improves FarmBrain's intelligence, accuracy, and local relevance over time.

What FarmBrain Can Help With

Designed to function just like a well-trained extension officer or specialist on the ground—but accessible anytime, anywhere.

Crop production and planting schedules
Pest and disease identification (image-based diagnosis)
Fertilizer, soil health, and nutrient management
Livestock health, feeding, and veterinary guidance
Climate and weather alerts
Digital farm record-keeping
Market readiness and post-harvest advice
Farm decision support for both crops and livestock

Primary Users

  • Smallholder farmers
  • Rural and peri-urban farmers
  • Livestock producers
  • Youth and women farmers

Secondary Users

  • Agricultural extension officers
  • Agribusinesses and cooperatives
  • NGOs and development projects
  • Government agricultural programs
  • Research and policy institutions

Why FarmBrain Is Different

Local Language Support

Farmers can speak or write in indigenous languages and receive translated, easy-to-understand responses.

Voice-First Design

Farmers can send voice notes instead of typing, removing literacy barriers.

Image-Based Diagnosis

Snap and send photos of crops or livestock for disease identification.

Crop + Livestock Coverage

One tool for both farming and veterinary support—comprehensive guidance.

Human-AI Collaboration

Technology amplifies extension officers, it doesn't replace them.

No App Required

Works on basic smartphones with low data usage—accessible to everyone.

Built for African realities: Designed for low literacy, rural connectivity, and trust.

Our Story

FarmBrain was born from a simple but urgent question: What if every farmer could speak to an extension officer anytime they needed—without waiting, traveling, or paying extra?

Built by young African innovators working in climate-smart agriculture, FarmBrain is a response to years of seeing farmers struggle not because they lack effort—but because they lack access.

This is not charity. It is infrastructure.

Mission

To democratize access to agricultural knowledge by using human-centered AI to support farmers, strengthen extension systems, and build climate-resilient food systems in Nigeria and beyond.

Vision

A future where every farmer—regardless of location, education, or income—has instant access to trusted agricultural advice.

Aim

To scale agricultural extension services through a human-AI chatbot that delivers timely, accurate, and localized advisory support to farmers.

Project Objectives

01
Increase farmers' access to extension services
02
Improve decision-making at farm level
03
Reduce crop and livestock losses
04
Support climate-smart farming practices
05
Empower extension officers with digital tools
06
Strengthen data-driven agricultural planning

The People Behind FarmBrain

FarmBrain is powered by:

Agricultural extension experts
Climate-smart agriculture specialists
AI and data engineers
Youth-led innovators passionate about food systems

Together, we're building tools that work for real farmers, not just reports.

FarmBrain team working together

Access FarmBrain

Start chatting with FarmBrain today. No app required. Works on WhatsApp and the web.

Partner With Us

We collaborate with:

  • Government agencies
  • NGOs and development partners
  • Agribusinesses
  • Research institutions

Interested in piloting, scaling, or integrating FarmBrain?