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  • Patrick Muriithilinkedin
    Nvidia just bought Hugging Face for $12.9 billion. Here's why smallholder farmers should care. The AI quietly transforming African agriculture, crop disease detection from a phone photo, yield prediction from satellite imagery, credit scoring for farmers with no bank statements, mostly runs on open-source models. Models a small team can download, fine-tune on local crops and local data, and deploy without a Silicon Valley budget. Hugging Face was the front door to all of that. Now the world's biggest chipmaker owns it. Maybe nothing changes. Nvidia profits when more people build. But agriculture in emerging markets has learned this lesson before with seeds and fertilizer: when the inputs get consolidated, the smallest players pay the price. For those of us building AI for smallholder finance, the takeaway is clear: Fine-tune and own your models. A crop-yield model trained on Ethiopian teff or Kenyan maize is an asset no acquisition can take from you. The real moat was never the base model, it's the local data and the trust of the farmers behind it. The next decade of agricultural AI in Africa shouldn't depend on decisions made in a boardroom in Santa Clara. #AgriTech #AI #FinancialInclusion #Smallholders #Africa #AgriFinance
    4 September 2026
  • Serge Zakalinkedin
    [GRAPHIQUE 1] L’étĂ© 2026 est, de loin, le + chaud jamais observĂ© en France, devançant 2003 de 0,8°C. Seulement 5 jours sous les normales, contre 86 au-dessus. Il laisse derriĂšre lui une agriculture en lambeaux et des Ă©cosystĂšmes Ă  l’agonie. Le froid durable sous les normes n'existe clairement plus depuis 5 ans en France. Avec +3.8°C en juin, +3.7°C en juillet et +3.3°C en aoĂ»t, jamais la France n'avait enchainĂ© de telles anomalies. Et la chaleur fera son reto ur dĂšs le dĂ©but du mois de septembre, de façon durable, notamment dans le sud de la France
 L’étĂ© mĂ©tĂ©orologique s’achĂšve, mais nous sommes loin d’ĂȘtre tirĂ©s d’affaire. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [GRAPHIQUE 2, CARTE 3 et CARTE 4] En termes d’intensitĂ©, la sĂ©cheresse de 2026 (courbe noir du graphique) est clairement la plus intense jamais observĂ©e en France Ă  l’échelle nationale. À l’échelle rĂ©gionale, le constat est tout aussi exceptionnel : du Poitou jusqu’à l’Alsace, une vaste partie du pays connaĂźt la sĂ©cheresse la plus intense jamais enregistrĂ©e (rouge sur la carte). Le retour des pluies ces dix derniers jours a permis de limiter un peu la casse. Mais le rĂ©pit pourrait ĂȘtre de courte durĂ©e : avec le retour de la chaleur dĂ©but septembre, la sĂ©cheresse pourrait de nouveau atteindre des niveaux records pour cette pĂ©riode de l’annĂ©e (sous 2022 et 1976). En terme de sĂ©vĂ©ritĂ© (intensitĂ© * durĂ©e), on ne peut pas encore se prononcer, la sĂ©cheresse 2026 Ă©tant encore loin d'ĂȘtre terminĂ©e.
    31 August 2026
  • Serge Zakalinkedin
    Je pense que l’on peut dĂ©sormais affirmer que la France traverse la plus grandes catastrophe agricole nationale depuis 1945. Sans aide publique, 30 000 Ă  35 000 exploitations pourraient se retrouver en situation de faillite, soit prĂšs de 10 % des exploitations agricoles françaises. C’est monstrueux. Le constat devient donc difficile Ă  Ă©viter : notre modĂšle agricole n’est pas suffisamment prĂ©parĂ© au changement climatique qui arrive. C’est aussi le rĂ©sultat d’un Ă©chec politique collectif : les gouvernements successifs n’ont pas suffisamment pris la mesure de l’ampleur des bouleversements que le changement climatique impose dĂ©jĂ , et imposera demain, Ă  notre agriculture. Voici 3 propositions nationales pour adapter notre agriculture au changement climatique.
    29 August 2026
  • Serge Zakalinkedin
    La fin de la sécheresse (météorologique) a été marquée par le début de la saison des orages méditerranéens offrant un spectacle grandiose durant l'intégralité de la nuit passée. Quelques centaines de photos entre l'Hortus (ici à droite) et le Pic Saint Loup (ici sortant du nuage à gauche), dont de nombreux coups de foudre ramifiés ! Il va me falloir des semaines pour tout traiter !
    20 August 2026
  • Dr. Serge Zaka (Dr. Zarge)x
    AprÚs 70 jours à la suite au-dessus des normes, des milliers de records battus, 5 canicules, 3 vagues de chaleur, demain, c'est enfin fini. Cette fin août se finira avec des températures normales pour la saison. Si la pluie (ENFIN!) fait sont retour sur les cÎtes de la Manche et https://t.co/57sdYoy1Tn
    18 August 2026

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Here are some of the best AI tools for farmers that improve productivity, reduce costs, and support food security: đŸŒ± 1. Plantix Detects crop diseases from a photo. Recommends treatments and farming practices. Best for: Smallholder farmers. đŸŒŸ 2. Microsoft https://t.co/CLoyyEiTBt

3 August 2026 Ă  05h40

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FarmerKing AI

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#FarmerKingAI #SmartFarming #AgriTech #Agriculture #Farmers #IndianFarmers #AI #DigitalFarming #CropHealth #Harvest #Innovation #FutureOfFarming #Technology #FarmLife #SmartAgriculture #Farmer #Agriculture #Rythu #TeluguFarmer #AndhraPradesh #Telangana#GrowWithAI#sanveegroup https://t.co/34PYYVVTUE

3 August 2026 Ă  05h31

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Dr. Shrinivas Sabale

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🌿 Lessonia spp. – Nature's Powerful Brown Seaweed for Sustainable Agriculture Lessonia spp. is a nutrient-rich brown seaweed native to the Pacific coast of South America. Rich in alginates, laminarin, fucoidan, mannitol, minerals, and natural bioactive compounds, it has become an important ingredient in modern agricultural biostimulants. Seaweed extracts derived from Lessonia help improve root development, nutrient uptake, stress tolerance, flowering, and overall crop productivity while supporting sustainable farming practices. Beyond agriculture, it is also widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and biomedical industries. Harnessing the power of marine resources is paving the way for a more resilient and sustainable future in agriculture. đŸŒ±đŸŒŠ #Lessonia #SeaweedExtract #Biostimulants #SustainableAgriculture #PlantNutrition #CropScience #AgriTech #MarineBiotechnology #SoilHealth #PlantHealth #Biofertilizers #Agriculture #Innovation #GreenAgriculture #Sustainability

3 August 2026 Ă  05h30

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Decentro

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India has 140M+ farming households. Less than 1% tech penetration. The gap? That's where â‚č2,500 crore of agritech opportunity lives — and these 17 startups are claiming it - https://lnkd.in/gAw3aGBf BigHaat India | Unnati | Ninjacart | Intello Labs | AGNEXT | DeHaat | Fasal - Grow More, Grow Betterℱ | KhetiGaadi | Cropin | AgroStar | EM3 Agriservices Pvt. Ltd. | Bijak | Syngenta | AGRIM

3 August 2026 Ă  05h30

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HARA AgriTech

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"AgriTech isn't drones and dashboards. It's answering three things a farmer currently can't prove: Where was this grown? Who grew it? What happened between the field and the shelf? Blockchain is good at exactly this." #AgriTech #Traceability

3 August 2026 Ă  05h30

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Rahul Bhardwaj

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🏆 An AI-powered farming machine developed in India has won first prize in France. And what makes this story special is that it was not built for luxury offices or large corporations. It was built for Indian farmers, by someone who understood their problems closely. Whenever we talk about farmers, the conversation often ends with sympathy. We discuss rising diesel prices. We discuss the high cost of tractors. We discuss how large machines struggle inside India’s small and fragmented farms. We also talk about farmers manually spraying crops while being directly exposed to harmful chemicals. But after discussing all this, we often stop. In Andhra Pradesh, Srikanth Vajrala decided that farmers did not need another speech. They needed a practical solution. ⚙ A Machine Built Around Real Problems-- He founded Farm Robo and created the Farm Robo R1. It is a fully autonomous, battery-powered tractor. No driver is required. And this AI-powered machine is reportedly cheaper than a Maruti Alto. What impressed me was how clearly it was designed around the reality of Indian farms. Traditional tractors are often too large and expensive for small farmers. The Farm Robo R1 is compact enough to move through smaller fields where heavy machinery may struggle. Because it runs on battery power, it can also reduce the daily burden of diesel costs. đŸŒŸ It Does More Than Drive The R1 can perform rotary tilling to loosen the soil. It can handle stubble mowing to clear dry grass. But its most important feature may be automated crop spraying. Many farmers still spray chemicals manually, putting their health at risk every time they enter the field. This machine removes the farmer from direct exposure to those toxic chemicals. An impressive piece of technology, It becomes something that can protect a farmer’s health, time, income and dignity. 🏆 And the World Has Already Noticed The startup won the “Agriculture Robot of the Year” award in France. For me, that recognition says something powerful about Indian innovation. Some of our most meaningful ideas are not being built only for people sitting behind laptops. 🔬 This Is What Indian R&D Should Look Like-- Research and development should not end inside a laboratory. Its real value begins when it reaches the people who need it most. When technology reduces diesel costs. When robotics protects farmers from chemical exposure. When advanced machines become affordable for ordinary people. Indian farmers do not only need sympathy. They need founders who listen, R&D teams that understand ground reality, and an ecosystem willing to support such solutions. The future of farming may not be about replacing farmers. It may be about giving them tools that make their work safer, cheaper and more profitable. 💬 Do you think affordable robotics can transform the future of Indian farming, and thier role should be adaptable? #AgriTech #IndianStartups #Innovation #Agriculture #ResearchAndDevelopment #IndianFarmers

3 August 2026 Ă  05h30

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Quantum Flowers & Foods

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đŸŒ± QFF to Exhibit at IHC2026 in Kyoto We are pleased to announce that QFF will exhibit at The 32nd International Horticultural Congress 2026 (IHC2026), Kyoto, taking place in Kyoto from 23–28 August 2026. IHC2026 brings together researchers, breeders, seed companies, growers and industry partners from around the world to explore the future of horticultural science and innovation - https://www.ihc2026.org/ At QFF's booth, we will introduce our proprietary non-GMO Neutron "Speedy" BreedingÂź technology and its potential to accelerate variety development across a diverse range of horticultural crops. 🌿 Applications include: ‱ Vegetables and fruit crops ‱ Flowers and ornamental plants ‱ Medicinal and functional plants ‱ Crops for greenhouses and plant factories ‱ Traits including climate resilience, disease resistance, yield, quality and novel characteristics As horticulture faces increasing challenges from climate change, disease, labour shortages and changing market needs, developing improved crop varieties more efficiently is becoming increasingly important. QFF's neutron breeding technology generates diverse genetic variation without introducing foreign DNA. By combining this with the evaluation and selection expertise of breeders and research partners, we aim to support faster development of crops tailored to specific environments, production systems and markets. 📍 Kyoto International Conference Center 📅 Congress: 23–28 August 2026 đŸŒ± Exhibition: 24–27 August 2026 🔬 QFF Booth: 15 We look forward to meeting seed companies, researchers, horticultural businesses and potential development partners from around the world in Kyoto! 🌐 QFF: https://lnkd.in/guYciY2B 📰 PR TIMES: https://lnkd.in/gKDuaJng #IHC2026 #Horticulture #PlantBreeding #NeutronBreeding #NonGMO #Agritech #PlantScience #CropScience #ClimateResilience #Biotechnology

3 August 2026 Ă  05h30

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Quinton Adolf - Business Opportunities Southern Africa

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đŸŒ± Namibia’s Biggest Agri-Tech Opportunity Isn’t Another Farm. It’s the Platform That Connects Them All. What if one digital platform could support every stage of agriculture? Not just crop planning. Not just weather forecasts. But the entire agricultural value chain. Namibia has a unique opportunity to build one of Africa’s first end-to-end Agri-Tech ecosystems—an intelligent platform connecting farmers, agribusinesses, researchers, exporters, financiers, logistics providers, veterinarians, buyers, processors and government. Imagine one platform where users can: đŸŒŸ Plan crops using AI and climate data 🐄 Manage livestock health and breeding records đŸŒŠïž Receive real-time weather and drought alerts 🩗 Identify pests and crop diseases instantly with AI 💧 Monitor irrigation and water usage 🚜 Find agricultural equipment and input suppliers 📊 Access market prices and production analytics 💰 Apply for agricultural finance and insurance 🚛 Book transport, cold-chain logistics and warehousing 🌍 Sell directly to local, regional and international buyers 📜 Manage compliance, certifications and export documentation 📡 Use satellite imagery and precision agriculture tools đŸ€ Connect with researchers, extension officers and industry experts This isn’t just another farming app. It’s the digital operating system for agriculture. For software developers, AI engineers, investors and entrepreneurs, this is a niche with little direct competition in Namibia and significant potential to scale across Southern Africa. The businesses that solve fragmented agricultural systems won’t just build successful apps—they’ll help strengthen food security, improve productivity, create jobs and open new export markets. The opportunity isn’t simply agriculture. The opportunity is building the technology that powers agriculture. âž» 🌍 Business Opportunities in Namibia & Southern Africa At BusinessNamza, we identify high-potential business opportunities and connect entrepreneurs, developers and investors with markets that are ready for innovation. 📧 enquiries@businessnamza.com 🌐 https://businessnamza.com If you’re building the next generation of Agri-Tech solutions, let’s explore how to launch and scale them in Namibia and across the SADC region. âž» Quinton Amen-Ra Chinuru Adolf Business Strategist | Social Entrepreneur | CEO | Author | Business Columnist | Macro-Economic Architect Building Wealth. Transforming Economies. Creating Legacy. #AgriTech #BusinessOpportunities #Namibia #SouthernAfrica #SADC #SmartAgriculture #FoodSecurity #AgriculturalTechnology #FarmTech #ClimateTech #AgriBusiness #DigitalTransformation #Export #Logistics #SupplyChain #Ecommerce #SoftwareDevelopment #Startup #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FoodProcessing #AgriFinance #GreenEconomy #Windhoek #WalvisBay #CapeTown #Johannesburg #Dubai #London #Amsterdam #Berlin #Singapore #Shenzhen #Shanghai #DiasporaInvestors #TechFounders #InvestInAfrica #UAE #Dubai #MiddleEast #Kigali #Nairobi

3 August 2026 Ă  05h28

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Herbert Tagwireyi

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🚹 $DMTR Dimitra is building the "Proof Layer" for modern agriculture. As the world demands more transparency & sustainability from food supply chains, $DMTR Dimitra provides the #Agritech tools to deliver that proof efficiently. #traceability #carbon #sustainable finance $BTC https://t.co/arRNNjQxa6

3 August 2026 Ă  05h21

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GLN agriculture chain

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🚀 Official Announcement | GLN Agriculture Chain đŸŒ± We are pleased to announce a significant step forward in the evolution of GLN Agriculture Chain. Our platform is advancing toward a more structured, professionally aligned, and scalable ecosystem—designed to deliver real-world https://t.co/HjcBq2M6Y4

3 August 2026 Ă  04h49

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@Africafarmingjournal

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Africa’s #foodsecurity blueprint is being rewritten—by design, not by chance. ​To transform our #agrifood systems, we need 3 pillars; #Science, #Innovation and #Partnership. The future of #AfricanAgriculture is bright. ​#Agritech #SustainableAgriculture #AfricaFarmingJournal https://t.co/ESNQUfMtWD

3 August 2026 Ă  04h48

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Etherealflights Pvt Ltd

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Instagram ke liye ye caption perfect rahega—na bahut lamba, na bahut chhota: The Future of Farming Starts Now. Future Farm 2030 is transforming agriculture with the power of Smart Drones, IoT Sensors, AI Analytics, and Sustainable Farming. Smarter technology means better decisions, healthier crops, higher yields, and greater profitability. The future isn't just about growing more—it's about growing smarter. Future Ready. Plan Today. Prosper Tomorrow. #FutureFarm2030 #SmartFarming #AgriTech #DroneFarming #PrecisionFarming #AIInAgriculture #IoT #CropMonitoring #SustainableFarming #ModernAgriculture #FarmInnovation #Agriculture #IndianFarmers #FutureOfFarming #DigitalFarming

3 August 2026 Ă  04h30

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Agrow Allied Ventures Pvt. Ltd

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Join AgrowAllied Ventures Pvt. Ltd. at the AgriBusiness Global Trade Summit 2026! Connect with our team to discover innovative crop protection solutions and explore new opportunities for growth and collaboration. 📍 Meeting Room: MR-112 📅 5th & 6th August 2026 📍 Caesars Forum, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA We look forward to meeting you! - - - #AgrowAllied #AgriBusinessGlobal #TradeSummit2026 #Agriculture #CropProtection #AgriInnovation #AgriSolutions #GlobalAgriculture #Farming #Agrochemicals #Agribusiness #B2B #BusinessNetworking #LasVegas #USAEvent #Agritech #SustainableAgriculture #MeetUsThere #InnovationInAgriculture #GrowWithAgrowAllied

3 August 2026 Ă  04h30

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Mandeep Masoun

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The best investment opportunity is not always the trendiest sector. It is the one where real demand, the right business model, available capital, regulatory readiness, and strong execution can work together. The TCJ Team has published a practical article on the best investment areas for UAE entrepreneurs in 2026. The article explores opportunities across: Artificial intelligence and advanced technology. Real estate services and PropTech. Renewable energy and clean solutions. E-commerce and digital retail. Fintech and financial operations. Healthcare, wellness, and medical technology. Tourism and experience-based businesses. Logistics, trade, and supply chain services. Education technology and skills training. Food security, AgriTech, and smart farming. The creator economy and digital media. One important lesson stands out: A strong sector does not automatically create a strong business. Before investing, entrepreneurs should ask: Are customers already paying for this solution? Can the business start lean, or does it require heavy capital? Does the activity require special approvals? How intense is the competition? Can the business differentiate clearly? Can the model scale across the UAE or wider GCC? And does the founder actually have the experience, network, and discipline needed to execute? Many businesses fail not because the sector was weak, but because founders entered too quickly, underestimated licensing and operating costs, hired before revenue became predictable, or invested heavily before testing genuine customer demand. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dkRS4D5t We would love to hear your thoughts. Which sector do you think offers the strongest opportunity for UAE entrepreneurs in 2026 — AI, real estate, clean energy, fintech, healthcare, tourism, logistics, education, AgriTech, or digital media? Need expert guidance with UAE market entry, business setup, investment feasibility, licensing, financial planning, or compliance readiness? Book a consultant through The Consulting Journal. Are you a founder, investor, business consultant, sector specialist, finance professional, or industry expert? You can also become a writer and publish your insights through the website. #UAEInvestment #BusinessOpportunitiesUAE #EntrepreneurshipUAE #InvestmentStrategy #TheConsultingJournal

3 August 2026 Ă  04h30

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MEDC

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The EAC-PM Chairman called for shifting India's agricultural strategy from production-centric to income-centric, emphasizing market reforms, crop diversification, agro-processing, and technology to boost farmers' incomes. #Agriculture #FarmReforms #AgriTech #CropDiversification https://t.co/n4SAWbmkiU

3 August 2026 Ă  04h30

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Ethereal Flights

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Future Farm 2030 is transforming agriculture with Smart Drones, AI, and IoT—helping farmers boost productivity, reduce costs, Future Ready. Plan Today. Prosper Tomorrow. #FutureFarm2030 #SmartFarming #AgriTech #DroneFarming #PrecisionFarming #FutureOfFarming #Agriculture #AI #IoT https://t.co/CKtM3oWzli

3 August 2026 Ă  04h30

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