About this app

SeedCo is an informative app for the African agricultural industry from small scale to commercial farmers. It provides concise yet insightful information that helps farmers produce crops profitably and sustainably.

By being adequately informed, farmers are able to make informed decisions with high yield returns. Seedco is committed to enhancing the productivity of farmers and you can register for regular updates, latest news and promotions directly from the app.

Seedco is a functional app that provides relevant farming information. It is easy and simple to use which makes it applicable to all users. The content is easily comprehensible and the brief descriptions are educational which makes this app handy for the everyday farmer.

The app also trains users on the good habits of a successful farmer called “A Crop Doctor.” This feature is found in the Field Emergence Diagnostic Guide which describes some of the daily exercises that farmers should conduct in order to effectively manage their crop production and harvests.

Key Features:
Crops – SeedCo produces high quality seeds for crops such as maize, wheat, soya, sugar beans, groundnuts, sorghum and cowpeas. This app provides elaborate descriptions of the seeds and suggestions on which seeds are best suited for each agro-ecological environment.
The Grower’s Guide - the helpful Grower’s Guide for farmers covers everything from planting advice, best farming practices, information on specific crop production for maize, sorghum, soya beans, groundnuts and sugar beans. Learn about manure and fertiliser application practices, variety selection, soil and water conservation and crop protection. Harvesting techniques are also covered in the Grower’s Guide in addition to information relating to crop specific insecticides, herbicides and diseases.
Testimonials and tips – Video testimonials are available in the app without having to divert to an external browser.
Locations – Find out where SeedCo depots are located countrywide.
Calculations – Allows for the farmer to make complex calculations for yield forecasting, yield correction to 12.5% moisture and the population density calculator.
Pests and Diseases – A helpful list of popular agricultural pests and diseases including symptoms and management techniques that have been tried and tested to ensure minimal damage to your crops. Educational notes and pictures are provided to ensure accurate diagnosis.
Weather – SeedCo app has an in-built weather forecast app which is convenient for monitoring weather patterns as a farmer.
Sales Team – Contact details for sales persons across the country are provided on the app.
News – Stay abreast of the latest news and updates in the agricultural sector with the News function which provides accurate information in a timely fashion.
Contact – Fill in a simple form on the app to get in touch with qualified experts from SeedCo.

New features

Updated API.

App Permissions

Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.