How to boost innovation in African agriculture
“Sub-Saharan Africa’s youthful population and extent of mobile penetration has the potential to enable digital agriculture transformation. Countries across the region are in varying stages of this transformation, which creates an opportunity for the exchange of knowledge, expertise and lessons.
While potential may exist, there are still hurdles to overcome, such as limited infrastructure in rural areas and insufficient funding for agriculture, which are essential drivers for digital agriculture transformation. An enabling business environment is fundamental to attract investment in digital agriculture.
This article looks at the many challenges that still exist in this area, and the opportunities that are opening up as a result.
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