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Akeel Guhagarkar

🌾 Kisan Dost – Empowering Farmers with AI 🤖 I’m truly excited and proud to share my IBM Internship Project – “Kisan Dost”, developed as part of the From Learner to Builder: Become an AI Agent Architect program by @IBM 💼 💡 Kisan Dost is an intelligent AI Agent for Indian farmers, designed to provide multilingual (English, Hindi, Marathi) and voice-enabled access to crucial agricultural information. Through this project, I learned how to: 🔹 Integrate and use different APIs like IBM Watson STT, TTS, and NLU 🧠 🔹 Connect AI logic with OpenAI for natural responses 💬 🔹 Manage and store data using IBM Cloudant DB ☁️ 🔹 Design a full Flask-based website with registration, schemes, NGO support, bank loans, and feedback tabs 🌐 The system helps farmers get real-time details about: ✅ Government Schemes ✅ NGO Support ✅ Bank Loans & Interest Rates ✅ Feedback and Assistance 🎯 This project supports multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) — especially SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure) 🌍 This journey taught me not only the technical side of AI integration but also boosted my confidence and creativity to build impactful, real-world solutions for our farmers. 🙌 #IBM #AIProject #KisanDost #ArtificialIntelligence #IoT #APIs #WatsonAI #OpenAI #Flask #CloudComputing #IBMCloudant #Innovation #VoiceAI #SustainableDevelopment #SDG #ZeroHunger #SmartFarming #MachineLearning #Agritech #FarmerSupport #EngineeringJourney #FromLearnertoBuilder #IBMSkillBuild #ProudMoment

Kitso Monyadi

🌿 Exciting Announcement | Leadership in Science, Technology & Innovation 🌿 I am deeply honoured to share that I have been elected as the Head of the Portfolio for Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) for the World Food Forum Food Forum South Africa National Youth Chapter under the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. This role represents an important milestone in my journey to advance youth-led innovation, research, and sustainable development in South Africa’s agri-food systems. It aligns closely with my work at Botlhale Ba Rrammutla Farms, where we bridge Indigenous Knowledge Systems and modern science to pioneer regenerative agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and health & wellness innovations. As Head of the STI Portfolio, my focus will be to: 🌱 Foster collaboration between young researchers, entrepreneurs, and institutions. 🔬 Champion innovations that strengthen food security, nutrition, and climate resilience. 💡 Promote the integration of indigenous wisdom with scientific discovery for sustainable transformation. Job well done to the National Department of Agriculture FAO Country office in South Africa, for the successful launch of the World Food Forum South Africa National Youth Chapter 🇿🇦 this represents a significant milestone in the efforts towards the transformation of our agrifood systems, congratulations to my fellow esteemed executive committee members for being elected in your respective roles, together lets work hand in hand to build a resilient green bioeconomy for all 🌈 I look forward to working alongside inspiring youth leaders in agriculture, FAO, academia, and development partners to reimagine a future where science and tradition unite to feed the world sustainably. #WorldFoodForum #FAO #YouthInAgriculture #ScienceInnovation #Sustainability #Leadership #AgriTech #IndigenousKnowledge #APSS #BotlhaleBaRrammutlaFarms #DSTI #STEM #DSI #STI #CCARDESA #IKS #PARC

Ramkrishna Bhosale

🚨 Agritech Reality Check: Stop Blaming Farmers 🚨 Another agritech startup shuts down. Shocked? Don’t be. Here’s the truth most founders ignore: Technocrats think they understand agriculture. They don’t. Most have never even touched a plow. Farmers are still fighting for MSP and basic procurement. Even the Government — with thousands of officers on the ground — can’t fix everything. But let’s be clear: the agriculture department staff on the field is not stupid. They know what farmers need. Apps don’t. Infrastructure gaps aren’t a feature you can code away. Tiny landholdings, poor logistics, weak markets — AI can’t fix centuries-old problems. Paid digital advisory? Many farmers can’t even recharge their phones. They want stable prices, not notifications. Downloads ≠ impact. 10 lakh installs in a 100 crore farmer population? Just money flowing to Google and Meta. Reality: Agriculture is not a SaaS market. It’s built on trust, tradition, and razor-thin margins. Any model built in an AC cabin, disconnected from the soil, is destined to collapse. Lesson: Stop selling dreams to investors. Start understanding farmers. --- #Agritech #FarmersFirst #IndianAgriculture #StartupReality #RuralEconomy #MSP #RealImpact

Inc42

@Inc42

Agritech startup BharatAgri has shut operations due to a funding crunch. Its cofounder and CEO Siddharth Dialani told Inc42 that while the startup raised some funding from its existing investors last year to achieve profitability, it failed to get new funding to sustain its https://t.co/xxDhi9I0YG

BusinessHub

@BusinessHub413

スマート農業のROI分析：投資対効果を最大化する実践ガイド https://t.co/aQVnBty7AQ #スマート農業 #IoT #ROI #投資対効果 #農業DX

Pak Asia Youth Forum

@payf_official

China Investment: $8.5B in MoUs & JVs (Sept 2025) Pakistan signed around US$8.5 billion in investment agreements with China covering EVs, renewables, steel, and agritech. 3/14 https://t.co/aWRV8gx9Ap

Drmikemyers

@drmikemyers

! #TuckerCarlson #NASA #trump #whitehouse GIP in Canada: Opportunity for agritech businesses https://t.co/mUL6fc7wq7

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@Linhcute_3059

Tech & Future: The future of agriculture lies in precision farming, using tech to optimize yields and minimize environmental impact. #PrecisionFarming #AgriTech #SustainableAg #OptimizeYields

Saud A Minam GAICD - Sustainable Finance Certified

Last month in Brisbane, at the Australia–Fiji and Fiji–Australia Joint Business Councils Annual Meeting, I was honored to present on the theme:  ✅ “Unlocking Private Sector Potential – From ADB’s Global Vision to Fiji’s Frontier.” Fiji stands at the forefront of private sector transformation in the Pacific, combining resilience with opportunity. ADB has supported Fiji since 1970, committing over $1.2 billion to sovereign projects and technical assistance. Recent investments include climate-resilient transport infrastructure, urban water systems, and renewable energy initiatives—all aligned with Fiji’s National Development Plan and ADB’s Country Partnership Strategy. 🟢 Catalyzing Private Investment and Innovation Through various programs, ADB is driving reforms and unlocking private capital for high-impact sectors. In Fiji, this means expanding SME finance, supporting women-owned businesses, and enabling early-stage companies in fintech, agritech, and climate-smart solutions. Legal and institutional reforms—such as secured transactions and SOE restructuring—are creating an enabling environment for inclusive growth. 🟢 A Call to Action for Partnerships Fiji’s digital transformation and climate adaptation efforts present unique opportunities for collaboration. ADB is open for business—partnering with governments, investors, and entrepreneurs to scale up infrastructure delivery and foster sustainable private sector development. Together, we can build a competitive, resilient economy that benefits Fiji, and the Pacific region. #Fiji #PacificDevelopment #PrivateSector #ClimateResilience #DigitalTransformation #InclusiveGrowth #SMEFinance #ADB #SustainableDevelopment #InfrastructureInvestment

Savanna X AgriTech

@SavannaXAgriTec

A big thank you to @CcHUBNamibia for an inspiring event today! Savanna X AgriTech, led by Sinvula, Inock Tawana & Melvin Sisamu, proudly showcased how we’re using AI to transform agriculture and drive food security in Namibia. 🌱🤝🇳🇦 #SavannaXAgriTech #AgriTech #Innovation https://t.co/DaoGbX7J9H

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@CryptoInvster

A big thank you to @CcHUBNamibia for an inspiring event today! Savanna X AgriTech, led by Sinvula, Inock Tawana & Melvin Sisamu, proudly showcased how we’re using AI to transform agriculture and drive food security in Namibia. 🌱🤝🇳🇦 #SavannaXAgriTech #AgriTech #AI #Innovation https://t.co/0m5L7eUJiS

MLOUMA

@mlouma_sn

À 𝗭𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿, MLouma a participé à l’atelier de clôture du projet Résilience 🌱 +1000 productrices renforcées grâce à nos SMS et messages vocaux #ConseilAgricole #ResilienceClimatique #Agritech https://t.co/Y00hqTQIZ0

IoT For All

@iotforall

Modern agriculture uses data and automation to grow smarter. But farms are remote. Hybrid, Software-Defined Connectivity (SDC) combines cellular and satellite to enable seamless, secure data flow everywhere. #SmartFarming #AgriTech https://t.co/pEc18GE90D

Rasuwl Walls, MBA

I’m excited about how we’re using AI to revolutionize agriculture. 🌱 From boosting crop yields to improving sustainability, the future of farming is heret! Learn more: https://msft.it/6042tPy9w #AI #Sustainability #Innovation

Tilley Ag

Farewell to a Forecasting Icon 📖 After 206 years, the Farmers’ Almanac is closing its cover for good. For generations, it helped farmers make sense of the seasons with long-range predictions and old-school wisdom. But as the New York Times reported, the 2026 edition will be its last. We‘ll miss the tradition with its mix of folklore and science. But here‘s the reality: with 2026 shaping up to be one of the toughest years in modern agriculture—low commodity prices, high input costs, tanking equipment values, and razor-thin margins—farmers need more than folklore. They need precision. So what's actually working for farmers right now? For starters, Tilley‘s Yield Forecasting: an AI model that learns from real weather data to deliver pinpoint yield forecasts at the county level for corn and soybeans. The model predicts irrigated and non-irrigated yields separately for every county, giving you a much more accurate view of how production is developing across the country. These county forecasts roll up into clear state and national production estimates—the kind of analysis that helps you make smarter marketing and planting decisions when every acre counts. It‘s not about replacing your intuition or in-the-field experience. Just like the Almanac was never a guarantee, Tilley‘s Profit Platform simply gives you the clearest, most complete picture possible so you can make the best decision for your operation. Because in today‘s agricultural economy, reliable data-informed analysis is no longer a luxury. It can mean survival. 📌 Note: Not to be confused, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is still going strong!

Onuoha Uche

𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 i𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 One thing I have been paying attention to lately is how many Africans in the diaspora actually want to invest back home but don’t know where to start. Most people abroad have the money, the exposure, and the interest. What they don’t have is 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩, 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮, 𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙. With the rise of indoor farming, greenhouses, hydroponics, and digital tools that let you monitor farms from your phone, investing in agriculture is no longer guesswork and that is where agriculture is quietly becoming one of the most promising bridges.. You can literally be in North America , Europe, or anywhere else and see your farm’s progress in real time. This also opens up opportunities for industry players in these diaspora regions who are looking for locations to build new farms without expensive heating, power costs and a huge available market. This is a big shift. Diaspora investment used to be limited to family projects or sending money home. Now it’s evolving into structured agritech systems backed by data, sensors, and proper management. And when people abroad invest, they don’t just bring money; they bring standards, accountability, and international market expectations. That combination is powerful. I genuinely believe diaspora-led agritech will play a major role in modernizing Africa’s food systems. From improving yields to introducing new crops and building export pipelines, the impact over the next decade will be massive. #Agritech #Innovation #Technology #SmartFarming #DigitalFarming #FutureOfFood #IndoorFarming #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #GreenTech #AgInnovation