New IFAD initiative with EU funding to boost rural development in Kenya through digital...
The UN International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the European Union unveiled two new initiatives today in Kenya, that aim to boost rural...
Young Kenyan woman sets farmers ahead of pests and diseases with cutting-edge technology
If farmers can harvest and sell more produce, and earn more money, they can make a better life. In principle, it sounds straight-forward, but...
AGRF, Heifer International and Generation Africa launch Pitch AgriHack 2023
With total prize money of USD 45,000, Pitch AgriHack 2023 will reward the most promising ventures that address key challenges and promote sustainable agricultural...
Will Chat GPT impact critical thinking skills for the youth?
ChatGPT has had more airtime than the world’s most renowned celebrity. Its arrival has sparked questions and concerns that some did not even think...
Kenya youth create online platform to assist pastoralists in dry areas access vital livestock...
Two youth from Wajir County in the dry northern part of Kenya have created an online platform to enable smallholders especially pastoralists in arid...
RS to showcase food-safe industrial products and IoT technology for smart farming at NAMPO...
RS South Africa, a global omni-channel provider of industrial and electronic products and solutions, will be exhibiting at NAMPO Harvest Day 2023. The event,...
Zim farmers embrace precision spraying drones
Farmers in Zimbabwe often face challenges such as low crop yields, pests, and diseases that affect their harvests.
However, technological advancements particularly in the fourth...
Kenyan Agtech Startup, Iprocure Expands Into Tanzania
iProcure, a leading data-driven African agricultural input supply company, announced its expansion into Tanzania through its partnership with the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA). FtMA is...
Former Kenyan banker finds a niche in agritech, uses data analytics to boost farmers...
After working in banking sector for some time, Maryanne Gichanga, a young Kenyan agripreneuer decided to venture in agritech two years ago by creating...
Essymart Africa is participating in GITEX Africa 2023
Essymart Africa is an Agtech social enterprise that delivers Tech-enabled solutions to promote food security, improve farmer quality of life. Essymart sources genuine quality...