By all African
Did you ever think that they will be a time where farmers can monitor their crops or the movement of their animals without having to go to the farm?
Yes, technology is definitely changing the world, and African farmers are catching up.
But, why digital farming?
Many farmers are still traditional as they use hand-hoes and animal traction to produce their food crops. But this is changing. Now many farmers are embracing smart farming in order to meet the demands of a changing world. Those who can afford it – have acquired soil sensors to measure air temperature, nutrients and humidity, drones and satellites to collect and analyze data – making it possible for farmers to manage their crops. This gives farmers the opportunity to increase production, save costs and eliminate risk.
African leaders, stakeholders and experts are tackling how to develop actionable plans that will move African agriculture forward at the African Green Revolution Forum. The theme of the forum is “Grow Digital: Leveraging Digital Transformation to Drive Sustainable Food Systems in Africa.” Read more>>
