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Dirk Van Rooy

I had the pleasure of chairing a session at SACAIR | Southern African Conference for Artificial Intelligence Research 2025 this week ~ always a highlight to engage with researchers working at the intersection of AI, policy and societal impact across the continent. What stands out each year is how quickly Africa’s AI landscape is evolving. Despite major structural challenges, innovation here is remarkably resilient. Startups across South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria and Egypt are building context-specific solutions in agritech, health, fintech and education, often solving problems that large foreign models cannot touch. Grassroots initiatives like Masakhane and Lanfrica Labs show what collaborative, community-driven AI research can achieve with limited resources There’s a confidence growing in African AI that is grounded in pragmatism: efficient models that work on low-resource devices, multilingual tools for underrepresented languages and a commitment to cultural and linguistic equity. Several speakers emphasized this beautifully: AI in Africa isn’t just about “catching up,” it’s about designing technologies that reflect local knowledge, local languages and local priorities Thank you to the organisers and participants for an energising week! #AI #Africa #Innovation #SACAIR2025 #ArtificialIntelligence #TechnologyForGood University of the Western Cape University of Cape Town

seedhi baat no bakwas

@seedharokthok

“डिजिटल ७/१२मुळे जमिनीची माहिती आता एका क्लिकवर—शेतकऱ्यांच्या निर्णयक्षमतेला तंत्रज्ञानाचा नवा आधार, आणि कामकाज अधिक वेगवान व पारदर्शक #DigitalTransformation #SmartFarming #AgriTech #Farmers #Maharashtra #DigitalServices #Egovernance #RuralDevelopment #TechForGrowth #TrendingNow https://t.co/CuQZfIlrFq

OCTOPUS BY TAW

@Octopusbytaw

Le FM et l’Agriculture manquent de solutions autonomes. TAW apporte des robots 100% autonomes capables d’opérer sans intervention humaine. Une nouvelle ère de productivité commence. #AI #Robotics #FM #AgriTech #Automation https://t.co/qAR5e3UVDJ

Prakash Natarajan

Turmeric Hydroponics – Sowing Day! Excited to begin a new cycle of turmeric cultivation using a soilless hydroponic system. These carefully selected seed rhizomes are now placed in cocopeat media to ensure faster sprouting, uniform growth, and a cleaner root zone. Why Hydroponic Turmeric? • Higher curcumin potential • Faster sprouting with a controlled environment • Reduced soil-borne diseases • More efficient water and nutrient use • Premium-quality, residue-free produce Current Setup: ✔ Cocopeat-filled pots ✔ Clean, disease-free rhizome pieces ✔ Scheduled irrigation & nutrient program ✔ Monitoring EC & moisture for uniform emergence Hydroponic turmeric is a huge opportunity for high-value, export-oriented cultivation — and this is just the beginning! If anyone is exploring turmeric hydroponics, precision farming, or market-linked production, happy to connect and share insights. #Hydroponics #TurmericFarming #SoillessCultivation #SustainableAgriculture #PrecisionFarming #CleanFood #FarmInnovation #AgriTech #Cocopeat #ControlledEnvironmentAgri

Ola

@olouyomi1

Africa & ME startups just closed major deals: 🇿🇦 SwiftVEE(agritech): US$10.1M 🇸🇦 COGNNA (cybersecurity) : US$9.2M 🇿🇦 Immobazyme (biotech): US$2.9M 🇦🇪 Funch (foodtech): US$0.5M #Africa #Startups #Funding #Tech @TeamSwiftVEE @cognna https://t.co/Ufs88ncbEo

Divyanshi Verma

🌾 Sharing My Academic Work on Remote Sensing in Agriculture 🌍 By: Divyanshi Verma | B.Sc. Agriculture (Final Year) I’m excited to share my recent presentation titled “Remote Sensing and Its Applications in Agriculture.” This PPT is a part of my academic work, but more importantly, I created it with the intention of educating farmers, students, and anyone interested in modern agricultural advancements. 🔍 What is Remote Sensing? Remote sensing is a scientific technique used to study the Earth’s surface without direct contact, using satellite or airborne sensors. It helps us observe crop conditions, soil health, disease spread, and much more — all from a distance. 🌱 Why Is It Important for Agriculture? Remote sensing has become a game changer for: ✔️ Crop identification ✔️ Early detection of plant diseases ✔️ Yield estimation ✔️ Soil analysis & mapping ✔️ Land cover mapping ✔️ Supporting precision farming Modern farming needs modern tools — and remote sensing helps farmers make smart, data-driven decisions that improve productivity while reducing losses. 🎯 My Objective: To simplify this concept and help farmers understand how satellite-based tools can support their daily agricultural practices. I hope this presentation adds value to students, researchers, and especially our farming community who work day and night to feed the nation. 🇮🇳 📩 If you’d like the PPT or want to discuss ideas related to remote sensing or agriculture technology, feel free to connect with me! #RemoteSensing #Agriculture #AgriTech #PrecisionFarming #SustainableAgriculture #Research #BScAgriculture #Farmers #TechnologyInAgriculture #DivyanshiVerma

Peter Fröhlich

We’re excited to invite you to a free webinar we’re hosting with partners @Future Chain (Regenerative Agriculture Summit Europe). 🎥 The Common and Independent Infrastructure for Regenerative Agriculture 📅 Live: Tuesday 9 December 2025 🕑 2:00pm CET (and available on demand) What you’ll learn by joining: 🌍 Why common, independent infrastructure matters for scaling regenerative agriculture credibly across regions and supply chains. ✅ How “Approved Regenerating” validation works in practice, and how it can strengthen existing regen programs rather than replace them. 🔗 How farm level outcomes can align with value chain needs and finance, without proprietary lock in. If you’re working on regeneration, measurement, verification, finance, or value chain alignment, this session is for you. 👉 Register now and join us live on Dec 9: https://lnkd.in/ePMuaJNS #FutureChain #AgriPurpose #Webinar #SupplyChain #FoodSystems #Sustainability #AgriTech #CircularEconomy #Innovation

KhabarPatri News & Media Services

Startup Fest Gujarat 3.0 Set to Deliver a Power-Packed Two-Day Innovation Showcase with 106 Stalls and AI-Led Engagement. Over the past two seasons, Startup Fest Gujarat has featured 350+ startups, 260+ investors, 24,000+ attendees, facilitated ₹87 crore+ worth of LOIs, and attracted leaders from sustainability, fintech, healthtech, agritech, EV innovation, and creative sectors. Past editions have hosted prominent speakers including Ashneer Grover,Sonu Sood, Sandeep Engineer, Sneh Desai, Chiranjiv Patel, Hirav Shah, Dr Rajul Gajjar, among others—cementing its reputation as a premier event for entrepreneurial growth. Snehshilp Foundation | Snehal Brahmbhatt | Yash Brahmbhatt i-Hub Gujarat Knowledge Chamber of Commerce and Industry Drona Cyber Solutions Pvt Ltd | Dhruv Pandit #StartupFestGujarat3.0 #SnehShilpFoundation #ihub #KhabarPatriNews

Shahriar Asgari kaisar

@ShahriarAsg1372

SpaceAgri is planting the future — combining space-bred seeds, smart farms, IoT, AI & blockchain so Earth (and beyond) can grow sustainably. From pods at home to scalable farms worldwide — greening the future with innovation. #SpaceAgri #AgriTech #Web3 #FutureFarming

QINGDAO HYRUBBERS

@HYRUBBERS

⏳ HYRUBBERS High-Efficiency Soaker Hose #SoakerHose #HYRUBBERS #SmartIrrigation #WaterSaving #Agritech #PrecisionFarming #SustainableAgriculture #CropYieldBoost https://t.co/9pCsfm3M5F

The Enterprise Company

Homegrown Saudi agritech B2B marketplace Nabt app has successfully closed a USD 3.4 mn Seed Extension round, bringing its total funding to USD 5 mn (SAR 18.8 mn). The round was led by SHG Group, with participation from existing investor Merak Capital and angel investors. The funding agreement was finalized at the Environment, Water, and Agriculture Ministry’s Sunbola program event, underscoring its strategic importance. Founded in 2022 by Abdullah Alotaibi, Nabt connects farmers directly with commercial buyers through a hybrid model combining physical logistics and digital trading. Its Riyadh warehouse hub handles sorting, grading, packaging, and cold-chain operations. Meanwhile, its digital platforms — Nabt Online Auction for large-scale trading and Nabt Intel for real-time pricing and demand insights — support efficient, data-driven transactions. The new capital will be used to significantly expand its fulfillment network beyond Riyadh into major Saudi cities, enhance its fresh-produce portfolio, and improve market access for farmers across the Kingdom.

Shabih Abbas

Moisture-Granule “Fertilisers”: The Newest Trick Targeting Farmers Lately I’m seeing products that melt when you blow on the granule — being pushed as “premium fertiliser.” Anyone who has worked even one season with real soils knows what that means: the granule is mostly fillers, not nutrition. When you break it down, the truth is uncomfortable: • These granules offer no meaningful nutrient density • They don’t support microbial recovery or soil structure • They speed up soil fatigue • And farmers end up paying fertiliser prices for something that barely qualifies as plant food In an environment where soil health is declining every year, this kind of product design isn’t innovation — it’s exploitation dressed as convenience. As someone building in agritech, I’ll say it bluntly: If a granule collapses with a breath, imagine what it does (or doesn’t do) in the field. Farmers need transparency and real value — not optical magic. #Agritech #SoilHealth #FarmersFirst #SustainableFarming #OrganicRevolution #FertiliserFraud #FutureOfFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #SmartFarming #AgInnovation

Janitha Mendis

Bad weather in Sri Lanka during the past couple of weeks will affect the entire food supply chain this December. Four years ago, when our research team was coming together to solve a problem, there were wildfires in Australia. So we wanted to enable Urban Dwellers to grow their own food 🥗 - without a Garden, - without Constant Monitoring and - without depending on Outdoor Conditions! We designed a PID-controlled modular greenhouse that stacks like honeycomb, fits any wall or corner, and maintains optimal temperature and humidity on autopilot. The results? → Temperature settles in 3.67 seconds → Humidity settles in 0.55 seconds → 100 modules run on just 31 kWh/month As climate disasters increasingly disrupt food supply chains, solutions like this become more relevant than ever 🤗 Full publication available on IEEE Xplore: https://lnkd.in/er39rw8M #UrbanFarming #IoT #ElectricalEngineering #ClimateResilience #FoodSecurity #IEEE #AgriTech #VerticalFarming

Economy TR

@EconoTR

🌾 AGRİTECH VİZYONU YTAK, tarım teknolojisini kapsayacak şekilde genişliyor. Bu stratejik adım, gıda güvenliğini ve tarımsal verimliliği artırırken, sektörde yeni yatırım alanları açacak. Geleceğin tarımı için kritik hamle. #Agritech #Tarımsalİnovasyon https://t.co/RuvXlDfjVq

PlanetEye Farm-AI

@planeteyefarmai

The global agri-robotics sector is accelerating! 🤖🌾 With the market projected to hit $28.2B by 2030, automation is set to redefine farming efficiency, precision & sustainability. #AgriTech #AgRobotics #FutureOfFarming #InnovationInAgriculture #PrecisionAg #PlaneteyeFarmAI

Gaon Junction

@gaonjunctionofc

अब अनाज को रसायन (केमिकल) नहीं, बल्कि आधुनिक यंत्र से 100% सुरक्षित तरीके से भंडारित किया जा सकेगा। https://t.co/YWD4fMvCyF #ChemicalFreeStorage #FarmersFirst #GrainSafety #AgriTech #PostHarvest #SafeFood #किसानहित #भारतकृषि #GaonJunction