MATCHMAKING FOR FARMERS TRYING TO GET AHEAD
Farmware is a professional matchmaking service like no other, connecting farmers with other farmers interested in scaling novel agricultural practices, as well as with social investors and innovators interested in facilitating solutions.
We know there's a need for more sustainable farming practices. We also know they're difficult to implement alone. Through Farmware, everyone can make an impact, and share in the greater yield.
OUR SERVICES
Farmer or entrepreneur, big or small, join our network today
FARMER PROFILES
Are you a farmer, looking to improve your yields with the help of technology?
Using our solution-matching algorithm, farmers can enter their farming conditions and receive technological recommendations best-suited to their situations. By creating a profile, you can also connect with other farmers who share similar issues and interests, and collectively pursue solutions together.
FORAGER PROFILES
Are you a Forager, boldly committed to facilitating agricultural innovation?
Create a profile to share your technical specialties and the sustainable technologies you're interested in implementing. If you're more interested in financially fostering change, create a profile on the kind of social and environmental impact you envision.
OUR PRACTICES
Explore your options for secure, sustainable, and scalable farming solutions
HYDROPONIC
Growing crops without soil, instead using mineral nutrient solutions.
Ability to control - nutrients, light, water, temperature and other environmental factors, to optimise growing and maximise yields.
Roughly 10 times less water than conventional agriculture
Increased crop production
Increased crop yield
Less need for pesticides
AGROFORESTRY
Growing of trees and agricultural crops on the same land.
Initiates agroecological succession, like in natural ecosystems - as a result, enhances the functionality and sustainability of the system.
Helps control runoff and soil erosion
Helps maintain soil fertility
More diverse farm economy
Increased biodiversity
Reduced pest incidence and disease
BIOCHAR
Charcoal-like substance made by burning organic material from agricultural and forestry wastes in a controlled process.
Used as a soil amendment for carbon sequestration and soil health benefits.
Accessible, no major changes necessary
Enhances soil structure
Reduces soil acidity
Increases water retention
Helps increase yields