Grab together with the Department of Agriculture (DA), announced a partnership that would protect and support the livelihoods farmers and agripreneurs through on-demand delivery service for DA’s eKadiwa online marketplace initiative.
Under Kadiwa ni Ani at Kita Program – a market system that facilitates the selling of major agricultural goods at reasonably low prices to the consumers in partnership with Local Government Units and the private sector, DA will be purchasing fresh produce from farmers and food growers, eliminating middlemen thus enabling farmers and food growers to earn more equitably from their hard work.
This project will give consumers across Metro Manila access to the many local produce offered by DA’s partner agripreneurs such as Ani Express, Zagana, and Benjabi, and will be delivered straight to their doorsteps through GrabExpress’ on-demand delivery service.
Grounded by its commitment to using technology for good, Grab is proudly supporting the Department of Agriculture’s vision of unlocking the many potentials of agriculture and agripreneurship through technology and innovation.
The introduction of Grab’s services in providing access to local farm produce is not only poised to banner and democratize technology to help Filipinos cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it also aims to expand economic opportunities for local agripreneurs, create livelihood opportunities for thousands of farmers and agricultural producers across the country, as well as aid in easing the growing concerns on food security.
