Digitising outgrower schemes: How sproot is transforming contract farming in Africa

Many outgrower schemes across Africa still rely on outdated, paper-based systems that create inefficiencies and missed opportunities. But sproot, a groundbreaking digital platform, is changing the game.In this episode, we speak to Michael Bruderli, co-founder of sproot, about how the platform is reshaping the future of contract farming. Designed specifically for African agribusinesses and smallholder farmers, sproot enables everything from digital contracts and task management to yield forecasting—all delivered via WhatsApp.Bruderli unpacks how sproot is solving critical challenges in outgrower networks by offering real-time field visibility, structured workflows, and accessible tech for farmers.