This app provides farmers with real-time locust activity information through an interactive map and community sightings. It helps users understand their risk level and allows them to report new observations, contributing to early crop protection.
2.02
June 10, 2026
What's new in this version: 1. Risk Forecast Map: New risk tiles across the locust belt show where conditions are trending higher or lower, so you can see pressure building before swarms arrive. 2. Your Risk, Explained: Tap into interactive charts that break down exactly what's driving your personal risk score (distance, swarm type, seasonality, and more) and how each factor is changing over time. 3. Now in 4 languages: Added full French and Arabic support, joining English and Swahili. Switch anytime in Settings. 4. Redesigned interface: Cleaner layouts, faster screens, and clearer labels throughout the app for easier use in the field. 5. Bug fixes tied to loading time improvements and map readability. 6. Rebranded app name to AcreScope.
MoreFieldFriend is a mobile application designed to help farmers and field teams monitor locust activity and assess their risk. It displays real-time observations on a map and allows users to report new sightings.
By providing early awareness of locust activity, FieldFriend enables farmers to make informed decisions about scouting, protecting crops, or reallocating resources, thereby minimizing potential crop damage.
FieldFriend integrates public locust observation feeds, such as those from FAO RAMSES, with user-submitted community sightings. Data availability may vary by region and season.
FieldFriend is currently supported on iPhones and iPods, as indicated by its platform compatibility.
The app was last updated on February 17, 2026, with version 1.3. New features and UI improvements are planned for future releases.
No, FieldFriend is ad-free, allowing users to focus on critical information without interruptions.
FieldFriend has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
Community submissions in FieldFriend use structured fields and are pre-moderated before being published. This ensures data accuracy and helps maintain a safe user environment.