Egistic
Farm management system for agricultural producers and agricultural consultants
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
Egistic was an integrated farm management system that could be accessed via a web-based app or mobile app. It provided access to a range of services, such as farm planning, equipment accounting, a marketplace and equipment rental. The management system connected farmers with farm advisors through a catalogue with area, crop specialization and price options.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
Egistic made use of remote sensing data collection technologies, high-precision satellite navigation, geoinformation systems and machine learning for crop area management. The initiative could also be integrated with a GPS monitoring system to provide real-time updates on farm operations.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
As of July, 2023, the app had over 1000 registered users across Kazakhstan, Russia and Uzbekistan with more than 1 million hectares of monitored fields.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
Egistic operated on a freemium and subscription-based model. The Basic tier was free which allowed the access to the basic farm management features. The Premium tier was priced at KZT 300 per hectare per year where advanced functionalities such as planning, statistics and management reporting were available.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
Egistic is no longer operational. According to Egistic, over 200 successful agribusinesses used their management system which aimed to improve operational efficiency, asset monitoring and safety, and reduced costs and waste.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
GVA.Capital; QazInnovations; Nazarbaev University; Quest Ventures; European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Republic Soil Center; Joint Stock Company Science Fund; Digital Agro; Kazahkstan Union of Field Growers; Karabalyk school; Beeline; Pochva.kz; AlemAgro
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
Better life
