Africa’s most pressing need is more food. Here’s how technology could turn desperation into productivity

Credit: John Hogg/World Bank
Credit: John Hogg/World Bank

Africa stands at the crossroads of its agricultural revolution, confronting the dual challenge of urbanisation and a growing population. However, within these formidable barriers lies an unparalleled opportunity for transformation. With agriculture as the cornerstone of its economic transformation, Africa has the potential to emerge as a global agricultural leader, even becoming a net food exporter.

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Scaling up digitalisation, bridging financing gaps, and focusing on large-scale farming using advanced technologies are key.

Despite contributing 35% of Africaโ€™s GDP and engaging over half of the workforce, agriculture yields the worldโ€™s lowest productivity per worker. This discrepancy points to immense untapped potential.

African agricultural transformation hinges on tech-driven innovation, and entrepreneurship in this sector emerges as a solution to the continentโ€™s agricultural challenges. Identifying and addressing specific pain points for different farmers, fostering collaboration across diverse landscapes, and aligning tech solutions with hardware accessibility hold the key to scalable success.

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