Anathi MadubelaAs the coronavirus pandemic forces the world towards digitalisation, agriculture industry leader Afgri Technology Services on Wednesday unveiled a new digital platform set to make the acquiring of farm equipment easier.
Head of the strategic innovation division Niki Neumann said the company decided to launch the online platform sooner than planned. She attributes this to the “need for an alternative solution”. The coronavirus pandemic has slowed down productivity as government restrictions pose a challenge to industry operations. The platform will assist farmers, equipment owners, retailers and contractors on the platform and to lease out their equipment. However, Afgri Equipment branches will be the first to offer the rental service to their customers.