From Farm to Phone: How Tech Is Changing Agriculture in Africa
Farming in Africa is no longer just cutlass and sweat. Today, tech is farming’s new best friend — and it’s transforming everything from planting to selling.
Farmers now use apps to get weather updates, check market prices, and even diagnose crop diseases with just a phone camera. Platforms like Crop2Cash, AgroMall, and Zenvus are helping farmers access loans, track their harvest, and connect directly with buyers — cutting out greedy middlemen.
Some are even using drones to survey their land, monitor pests, and spray crops. Others rely on IoT (Internet of Things) sensors for smart irrigation — saving water and boosting yield.
Young people are at the heart of this change. They’re building agri-tech startups, running YouTube farms, and teaching old farmers how to go digital.
The future of agriculture in Africa isn’t just in the soil — it’s also in the cloud.
