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Shamba ikoNET
Farmers Connect by GS1 Kenya
Connecting Farmers to Buyers through Trust, Traceability & Technology
Shamba ikoNET is GS1 Kenya's innovative digital platform designed to connect farmers, agribusinesses, and buyers by leveraging globally recognized GS1 standards. Through product traceability, verification, and digital market access, Shamba ikoNET empowers the agricultural sector to grow with transparency and efficiency.
Shamba ikoNET
Our platform bridges the gap between farmers and buyers using GS1 standards to create trust and transparency in agricultural trade. Farmers gain direct access to markets while buyers can verify product quality and origin.
What Shamba ikoNET Offers
Verified Digital Identity for Farmers
Each farmer gets a unique GS1-verified profile, making them discoverable to buyers and partners.
Product Traceability Using GS1 Barcodes
Products are labeled with GS1-compliant barcodes enabling full farm-to-market traceability.
Direct Market Access
Farmers showcase produce and connect directly with buyers without intermediaries.
Instant Product Verification
Buyers scan barcodes to verify product authenticity, origin, and compliance.
Digital Records and Data Insights
Farmers digitize production and harvest data, enahncing decsion making, transparency,and access to services like financing and certification.
Why It Matters
Builds Trust
Buyers can verify produce origin, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
Increases Market Access
Smallholders gain visibility to new buyers locally and internationally.
Improves Efficiency
Digital records reduce paperwork and streamline transactions.
Promotes Sustainability
Transparent supply chains lead to better farming practices and responsible sourcing.
Enables Financing
Verified production data helps farmers access credit and insurance.
Who Can Use Shamba ikoNET?
This platform serves all agricultural value chain participants:
Join the Agricultural Digital Transformation
Shamba ikoNET is more than a platform it's a powerful tool to modernize agriculture in Kenya. Whether you are a farmer seeking new markets or a buyer looking for trusted suppliers, Shamba ikoNET bridges the gap with technology and standards that work.