AKILIMO digital platform improves potato yields in Rwanda
A digital platform has improved potato yields in Rwanda. The AKILIMO digital platform was launched in 2020 by CIP, RAB, and the International Institute of...
EA countries to be trained on cage farming
Four countries in East Africa are set to be trained on sustainable cage farming to boost diminishing fish supply from Lake Victoria.The Lake Victoria...
IFC, AfDB launch program to support women farmers in Côte d’Ivoire
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have launched a program in Côte d’Ivoire set to support women farmers.The Affirmative...
Italy to promote expertise in seeds greenhouse technology, irrigation in Ghana
Italian Trade Agency (ITA), Italy is set introduce its technologies and specialized companies in Ghana’s agribusiness value chain and to also transmit valuable know-how...
The future of smart farming in South Africa
By: Nico Groenewald, Standard Bank’s Head of AgricultureTechnology has completely transformed agriculture over the last few decades. These days, farmers are integrating everything from...
Kenya to introduce hybrid rice seeds
The government of Kenya has announced plans to introduce hybrid rice seeds for commercial production next season.This follows a partnership between the government and...
Israeli smart farming co SupPlant raises US $10m
Israeli precision agriculture hardware-software solution company SupPlant has announced the completion of a US $10 million financing round co-led by Boresight Capital, Menomadin Foundation,...
Egypt reviews digital transformation projects in Agriculture sector
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation have joined hands in reviewing the implementation of joint projects...
PlantVillage develops phone app to detect crop diseases
PlantVillage, a department of researchers at Penn State University has developed a phone app that artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect common diseases...
Company in Kenya introduces ‘SokoFresh’, tech using solar energy to prevent food waste
A company in Kenya is using solar energy to help smallholder farmers keep harvested produce cool and prevent food waste.SokoFresh is a member of...