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A humble African crop is getting a radical makeover, transforming from traditional stew to smoothies and plant milk that could rival almond and oat. Food scientists say this shift could help young Africans choose climate-friendly protein over meat while supporting smallholder farmers.
A Ghanaian agritech company just made precision agriculture affordable for smallholder farmers who've been farming blind for generations. FarmSense uses AI to tell farmers exactly what their soil needs, cutting fertilizer waste while boosting yields.
Two engineers who grew up around farming built an AI-powered machine that grades onions faster and more accurately than manual sorting, saving Indian farmers thousands of dollars and preventing rejected shipments. Their startup Agrograde is turning personal farming heartbreak into technological hope for thousands of smallholder farmers.
Ghana's central bank announced the economy has reached its strongest point in years, launching a new program to help cocoa farmers access crucial funding. The initiative connects small farmers to global markets while stabilizing the nation's key agricultural export.
Nigeria is empowering 14 million smallholder farmers to grow cassava for bio-ethanol fuel, potentially saving the country $2 billion annually while creating thousands of jobs. The ambitious project connects rural agriculture to clean energy and economic growth.
Maryanne Gichanga grew up watching climate change destroy her family's harvests and threaten her education. Now she's using satellite data and solar sensors to help millions of smallholder farmers outsmart unpredictable weather.
A groundbreaking $134 million deal between Access Bank and the International Finance Corporation just threw a lifeline to Ghana's cocoa farmers facing a liquidity crisis. The agreement ensures the companies that buy from smallholder farmers can keep paying on time.
Alexander Zanders is creating a financial identity system for millions of African farmers who've been locked out of traditional banking. His platform, UfarmX, aims to become the credit bureau that transforms agriculture across the continent.