Modernize Farming
Scale Productivity
Unlock Opportunities
Cradle provides complete on-demand farming services. We create access to mechanization for small-scale farmers, delivering the right machines, operated by trained local teams, exactly when farmers need them.
Equipment Services
We handle land preparation using compact mechanized equipment. Fields that take weeks of manual labor are ready in hours. The result is faster planting, better soil consistency, and less stress managing labor.
Extension Services
Our team of experts trains farmers on crop planning, managing inputs, controlling pests and diseases, and optimizing water use so they can make better decisions, increase yields, and reduce crop losses.
Cost
Affordable access to machines and operators. Farmers pay the service, without owning expensive equipment.
Time
Jobs that take days with hand tools are finished in hours. Faster turnaround means farmers focus on the next step.
Effort
Backbreaking labor is replaced with reliable mechanization. Farmers save their energy while boosting productivity.
Our Results
3
Months in Operation
20
Hectares farmed
6
Hired Employees
“The horse power is perfect to work on tough land.”
Mrs. Beatha
Mareba Farmer and Cooperative President
“This is perfect because it will help farmers not miss the very short planting window in Bugesera”
Pacifique
Sector Agronomist
“You are charging less for a hectare than I would pay people for half a hectare!”
Mr. Joseph
Mareba's Largest Farmer
Efficient Resource Utilization
Our compact farming machines, delivered through a Farming-as-a-Service model, help farmers use land, water, energy, and capital more efficiently. By replacing ownership with on-demand access, we reduce waste, lower costs, and make high-performance tools accessible, boosting output with minimal input.
Economic Impact
Cradle has served over 15 hectares of farmland, helping smallholder farmers achieve up to 20% cost savings and 80% time savings. With 30% gross margins, our sustainable model drives scalable growth and long-term value for both stakeholders and communities.
Social Impact
Cradle has trained 3 machine operators, created 5 jobs, and supports rural livelihoods. By expanding access to mechanized services, we enhance food security, boost household incomes, and strengthen resilience, turning each job and service into a step toward inclusive agricultural transformation.
Environmental Impact
With a single machine, Cradle has served 15 hectares, demonstrating how shared-use models cut emissions and resource duplication. Our approach also promotes regenerative soil health by turning harvest waste into organic manure, reducing chemical use and sequestering carbon.
Our Team
Our team brings expertise in mechanization, public-private partnerships, and project management. We work alongside farmers, letting the field guide our solutions and apply our experience to bring scalable solutions. Committed for the long haul, we are transforming farming in Africa with the farmers who power it.
Powering Productivity for Africa’s Small Farms
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