A digital farmer registry is more than a list of farmers. It is a structured digital system that helps capture, verify, manage and update information about farmers and their agricultural activities.

A reliable registry can help stakeholders understand:

• Who the farmers are
• Where they are located
• What they produce
• How many farmers are engaged in different value chains
• What types of support they may need

Why is this important?

Accurate farmer information can help improve the planning and delivery of agricultural programmes. Instead of relying on estimates, policymakers and development partners can use better data to identify target groups and design interventions.

A well-managed registry can also help reduce duplicate records and fraudulent claims, improve transparency in agricultural support programmes, and make it easier to monitor beneficiaries.

What makes a good digital farmer registry?

A useful registry should be:

Accurate — information should be verified.

Inclusive — farmers from different regions and backgrounds should be represented.

Up to date — farmer information changes and should be regularly updated.

Secure — personal information must be protected.

Accessible — authorised stakeholders should be able to use relevant information when needed.

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