Exploring AI-driven solutions for African agriculture
- Agriculture constitutes 42-48% of total employment in Africa.
- Food insecurity in Africa has risen, affecting 794 million people.
- Precision agriculture and AI can help address challenges in the sector.
The use of precision agriculture and AI in the African agricultural sector has the potential to address the challenges of low productivity and food insecurity. The success of India's AI4AI initiative demonstrates the positive impact of AI on crop yield and income for farmers. However, data accessibility and cultural barriers remain obstacles that need to be overcome for widespread adoption of AI in agriculture.
