A Zambian graduate student in the United States is developing a machine learning system designed to help African farmers decide…
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AI’s helping farmers thrive! From smart irrigation to pest-spotting drones, we explore tech that boosts yields and fights climate challenges. A focus on smallholders and local systems, blending tech smarts with heart.
The Western Cape town of Grabouw has emerged as a leading testing ground for AI-driven agricultural technology in South Africa,…
A 31-year-old entrepreneur from Richards Bay is carving out a niche in South Africa’s growing agricultural technology sector through a…
South African farmers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to improve productivity, manage farms more efficiently and overcome regulatory challenges, according…
The African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies said the adoption of robotics in agriculture could strengthen modern farming practices…
The African Union has wrapped up its first Conference on Digital Agriculture in Addis Ababa, placing a strong focus on…
Tanzania-based agritech startup MazaoHub has raised USD 2 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed round to advance its mission of improving…
For decades, Ethiopian farmers have followed blanket fertilizer recommendations, applying the same treatments regardless of soil type, weather, or geography.…
Three University of Sussex students have launched a technology programme in Malawi to help tackle agricultural challenges through artificial intelligence…
After Cyclone Freddy destroyed his farm in 2023, Malawian farmer Alex Maere turned to an AI-powered chatbot for help. Once…