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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

Africa Tech Radio

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Meet Tanzania - the African country where technology is helping farmers grow smarter. For millions of Tanzanians, the next farming breakthrough isn't a bigger tractor. It's a mobile phone. Agriculture employs more than 60% of Tanzania's workforce, making it one of the country's https://t.co/wKXAE27A3E

30 July 2026 Ă  12h48

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OBED ISHIMWE

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Another Great Day at #RwandaAgriShow2026! đŸŒ± Today, Mulindi Show Ground was filled with energy as visitors from across the country explored innovative agricultural technologies, connected with exhibitors, and discovered practical solutions transforming Rwanda's agri-food sector. https://t.co/3ndgvRyP6a

30 July 2026 Ă  12h38

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PANKH Society

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đŸŒŸ Hi-Tech Cluster Development in Uttar Pradesh đŸŒ± The future of agriculture lies at the intersection of innovation, technology, and sustainability. Our Hi-Tech Cluster Development initiative is empowering farmers with modern agricultural practices that improve productivity, build climate resilience, and create sustainable livelihoods. By integrating precision agriculture, remote sensing, weather-based advisories, field demonstrations, and continuous capacity building, we are enabling farming communities to make informed decisions, optimize resources, and increase their incomes. This initiative focuses on promoting high-value and climate-smart cultivation of Paddy, Maize, and Tomato, demonstrating how technology can transform traditional farming into a resilient and profitable enterprise. Every empowered farmer represents stronger food security, healthier ecosystems, and a more prosperous rural economy. Together, we are cultivating not just better crops, but a better future. đŸŒŸ Focus Crops: Paddy | Maize | Tomato Technology + Knowledge + Sustainability = Prosperous Farmers & A Better Tomorrow #HiTechAgriculture #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateSmartAgriculture #PrecisionFarming #FarmerEmpowerment #Agritech #Innovation #FoodSecurity #RuralDevelopment #Livelihoods #CapacityBuilding #SmartFarming #UttarPradesh #Agriculture #Sustainability PANKH Society Dr. Aarti Thapa Surender Kumar Rajat Sharma

30 July 2026 Ă  12h30

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Pari Malve

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đŸŒ± Building AI for Smarter Plant Disease Detection I'm excited to share a project I've been working on that combines my passion for Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence. Early detection of plant diseases is crucial for reducing crop losses, improving yield, and minimizing unnecessary pesticide use. To address this, we're developing PlantGuard AI—a deep learning-based web application that helps identify plant diseases from leaf images. 🔬 What the application does: Identifies plant diseases from uploaded leaf images using Transfer Learning Provides prediction confidence scores Displays biologically validated information on disease symptoms, causes, and preventive measures đŸ‘©â€đŸ”Ź My contribution (Biotechnology): Researching and validating disease information for major crops including Tomato, Potato, Bell Pepper, Apple, and Corn Ensuring every prediction is supported by scientifically accurate plant pathology knowledge Bridging biological expertise with AI to make the system reliable and informative đŸ€ Collaboration with Anuj Tewatia : Working alongside an AI/ML teammate who is responsible for model development and deployment using TensorFlow, Streamlit, and the PlantVillage Dataset. 📊 Current Progress: ✅ Model training completed ✅ Achieved ~91% test accuracy on 15 plant disease classes ✅ Web application development is underway This project has been an exciting opportunity to explore how interdisciplinary collaboration between Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence can contribute to sustainable agriculture. Looking forward to sharing the live application and future improvements soon! #Biotechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #PlantPathology #AgriTech #TensorFlow #Streamlit #SustainableAgriculture #PlantDiseaseDetection #StudentProject #LearningByBuilding

30 July 2026 Ă  12h28

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SAGROPIA

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Ditch the chemicals, keep the yield? đŸŒ±đŸ„” That’s the exact challenge we are tackling in the SAGROPIA project. In our latest video, Eric FerrĂ© (Rovensa Next) breaks down some field trial results for potato & sugar beet across Europe. Watch the short interview to see the science in action and learn what's next for our large-scale field demos. 👇 đŸŽ„ Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/gvDAHT6B #SAGROPIA #RovensaNext #SustainableFarming #Agriculture #Biosolutions #AgriTech

30 July 2026 Ă  12h28

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Business Insider Africa

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Alexander Zanders founded agritech platform UfarmX to unlock Africa's $100 billion agricultural financing gap by building data-driven credit infrastructure for smallholder farmers. Operating across Nigeria, Senegal, and Liberia, UfarmX has credit-scored over 17,000 farmers and https://t.co/pf7dsyeLqj

30 July 2026 Ă  12h23

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Pawan Mohanta

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đŸŒŸ Precision Agriculture = applying the right input, at the right place, at the right time. 💧 Save water đŸŒ± Use fertilizer efficiently đŸ›°ïž Monitor crops 📊 Make smarter decisions Technology helps farmers grow sustainably. #PrecisionAgriculture #AgriTech #SevenevaFoundation https://t.co/4JJy1DG2Ht

30 July 2026 Ă  12h20

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Sylvie Malacrino

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Depuis plus de 10 ans, notre engagement reste le mĂȘme : respecter le monde agricole, accompagner nos partenaires agriculteurs et innover pour amĂ©liorer durablement la performance agronomique de nos serres. Certaines de nos innovations ont manifestement suscitĂ© quelques vocations 😉. Mais URBASOLAR peut revendiquer la crĂ©ation, le dĂ©veloppement et la construction de la #Serrilux depuis 2017. Notre vĂ©ritable diffĂ©rence se trouve surtout dans l'expĂ©rience acquise sur le terrain aux cĂŽtĂ©s des agriculteurs partenaires. Car si les idĂ©es peuvent s'inspirer, le retour d'expĂ©rience, lui, ne se copie pas. Et heureusement : cela nous pousse Ă  continuer d'amĂ©liorer nos technologies de serres annĂ©e aprĂšs annĂ©e. L'original a toujours un coup d'avance 😄 et nous avons bien l'intention de continuer Ă  creuser le mĂȘme sillon ! Notre dĂ©marche repose sur trois piliers : le respect des pratiques agricoles, un engagement durable auprĂšs des agriculteurs partenaires et la recherche continue de performance agronomique grĂące Ă  l'innovation. Une approche pragmatique, construite avec le terrain et pour le terrain. 👏 Bravo aux Ă©quipes qui font vivre et Ă©voluer ces innovations au quotidien ! Lotta van Leeuwen NoĂ«llie Gelin Marie-Alix Oudotte Photos d'illustration en commentaires

30 July 2026 Ă  12h19

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Bara Gueye

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Le pĂ©trole et le gaz ne doivent pas ĂȘtre considĂ©rĂ©s comme une simple source de revenus, mais comme le socle de notre industrialisation. Le gaz naturel doit permettre au SĂ©nĂ©gal de produire des engrais azotĂ©s pour renforcer notre souverainetĂ© alimentaire. Le naphta, issu du pĂ©trole, doit alimenter une vĂ©ritable industrie pĂ©trochimique capable de fabriquer des plastiques Ă  forte valeur ajoutĂ©e : tuyaux d'irrigation, films de serre, alvĂ©oles de pĂ©piniĂšre et autres Ă©quipements agricoles. Face au dĂ©fis du changement climatique, le dĂ©veloppement de l'agriculture sous serre n'est plus une option, c'est une nĂ©cessitĂ©. Nous avons les ressources pour produire localement les intrants indispensables Ă  cette rĂ©volution agricole. L'avenir du SĂ©nĂ©gal ne rĂ©side pas dans l'exportation de ses ressources, mais dans leur transformation. Bara GUEYE IngĂ©nieur agronome Membre fondateur KIIRAAY

30 July 2026 Ă  12h13

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Aegis Softtech

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đŸŒŸ Farm Auctions, Reimagined Manual farm auctions were slowing operations and creating transparency challenges. Read the case study: https://t.co/G6yjdMQKF4 #AgriTech #DigitalTransformation #Java #SpringBoot #CaseStudy #Automation https://t.co/XRGIVKUwvQ

30 July 2026 Ă  12h10

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Sia Paul

@AgriTech2027

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đŸŒ± Join AgriTech 2027 – World Congress on Agriculture, Food Security & Sustainable Farming! 📍 London, UK 📅 March 25–26, 2027 Speakers | Delegates | Exhibitors | Sponsors #AgriTech2027 #Agriculture #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #Innovation #Research #Conference https://t.co/Abi2bsTcKY

30 July 2026 Ă  11h37

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BIOFACH INDIA

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We are pleased to welcome Artham Agritech to BIOFACH INDIA 2026. Artham Agritech advances sustainable farming through innovative ag-tech and organic crop solutions, enhancing soil health and crop yields to deliver high-quality, eco-compliant produce. đŸ€ Meet Artham Agritech along with 200+ organic, natural, and sustainable brands at BIOFACH INDIA 2026. When? 6th - 8th August 2026 Where? IEML, Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR đŸŽŸïž Visitor Registration is LIVE. Register today and discover the future of organic business: https://lnkd.in/gdibiW7n #BIOFACHINDIA #OrganicBusiness #SustainableAgriculture #FairTrade #OrganicSupplyChain

30 July 2026 Ă  11h30

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Paper Plus Media Ltd

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The transition of Cornwall from a seasonal, visitor-dependent economy into a highly resilient cluster for advanced clean technology, marine engineering, and sustainable agriculture is a major success story for regional development. By leveraging its unique geography and geological history, the county is building a forward-looking industrial ecosystem that balances economic growth with strict environmental care. Backed by targeted public-private capital initiatives such as the newly launched 30 million GBP Kernow Industrial Growth Fund (KIGF) and the ongoing Good Growth Programme, Cornwall is positioning itself as a key asset to the broader UK infrastructure network. Clean Tech and Geothermal Industrialisation Cornwall's unique subterranean geology has transformed the county from a historic mining region into a vital centre for the UK’s green industrial transition, attracting substantial venture capital and development backing Agritech, Biotech, and Circular Food Systems The region's traditional land and maritime resources are being systematically re-engineered through advanced plant science and high-efficiency manufacturing The Talent and Infrastructure Catalyst: Cornwall's digital and creative growth relies heavily on a specialised regional talent pipeline. Falmouth University serves as a vital incubator for tech-focused startups, while strategic logistical hubs like the Aerohub Enterprise Zone at Cornwall Airport Newquay provide the physical space and connectivity needed to support high-growth, modern enterprises. The momentum across Cornwall proves that sustainable corporate growth thrives when natural regional advantages are reinforced with cutting-edge technology and localised capital control. For enterprise leaders and green tech investors, the South West provides a highly competitive, self-sustaining blueprint for future-facing economic development. #Cornwall #UKBusiness #SustainableGrowth #Innovation #FoodandDrink #GreenTech #Entrepreneurship #RegionalSuccess #MadeInCornwall #CreativeEconomy #PaperPlusMedia

30 July 2026 Ă  11h30

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Pascal Darryl A.

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Si l'Afrique captait 2,5 % du marchĂ© mondial de l'IA soit sa part dans le PIB mondial cela reprĂ©senterait 397 milliards de dollars de valeur ajoutĂ©e. Soit 14 % du PIB africain actuel. (Banque de France, 2025) L'obstacle principal Ă  ce scĂ©nario n'est pas technologique. Il n'est pas financier en premier lieu. Il est humain. Il est pĂ©dagogique. Il est systĂ©mique. Secteur par secteur, voici ce qui se joue et ce qui manque : - Agriculture L'IA prĂ©dit les rendements, optimise l'irrigation, dĂ©tecte les maladies des cultures. Les startups comme Twiga Foods ou Hello Tractor le prouvent. Mais les techniciens agricoles ne sont pas formĂ©s Ă  lire une donnĂ©e. → MĂ©tiers porteurs : agronome data, opĂ©rateur drones, analyste agritech. → CompĂ©tences manquantes : pensĂ©e analytique, maĂźtrise IA/donnĂ©es, curiositĂ©. - SantĂ© 1 mĂ©decin pour plus de 5 000 habitants dans plusieurs pays africains. L'IA n'est pas un luxe ici. C'est une nĂ©cessitĂ© mĂ©dicale. Pourtant, aucune formation aux outils d'analyse clinique ou de tĂ©lĂ©mĂ©decine. → MĂ©tiers porteurs : analyste santĂ© numĂ©rique, coordinateur tĂ©lĂ©mĂ©decine. → CompĂ©tences manquantes : pensĂ©e critique, littĂ©ratie technologique, rigueur. - Finance / Fintech M-Pesa, Wave, Moniepoint ont bancarisĂ© des millions. Mais ces plateformes manquent de profils formĂ©s Ă  la gestion du risque algorithmique et Ă  la protection des donnĂ©es. → MĂ©tiers porteurs : data analyst financier, spĂ©cialiste conformitĂ© IA. → CompĂ©tences manquantes : maĂźtrise IA/donnĂ©es, pensĂ©e analytique, fiabilitĂ©. - Administration publique 70 % des emplois administratifs seraient automatisables d'ici 2030. (France StratĂ©gie / OCDE / WEF, 2025) En Europe, les fonctionnaires peuvent ĂȘtre reconvertis. En Afrique, si personne n'est formĂ© aux mĂ©tiers de demain, ce sera une destruction nette d'emplois. → MĂ©tiers porteurs : gestionnaire de services publics numĂ©riques, analyste politique data. → CompĂ©tences manquantes : flexibilitĂ©, apprentissage continu, esprit critique. Le WEF est sans ambiguĂŻtĂ© : parmi toutes les compĂ©tences, l'IA et le Big Data affichent la croissance la plus rapide dans les attentes des employeurs mondiaux d'ici 2030. (WEF Future of Jobs Report, 2025) 397 milliards de dollars. Ce n'est pas un chiffre abstrait. C'est la valeur Ă©conomique de jeunes africains formĂ©s, compĂ©tents, dĂ©ployĂ©s sur des mĂ©tiers rĂ©els dans des secteurs qui les attendent. La question n'est pas de savoir si c'est possible. C'est de dĂ©cider qui va l'accĂ©lĂ©rer. Et quand.

30 July 2026 Ă  11h30

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LaneSystems Ltd

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Humanoid robots the 'next stage' in farming https://t.co/OoMr2srv76 Professor of engineering at Harper Adams University says human-shaped robots could do tasks like harvesting, planting or pruning. #TechNews #Technology #AgriTech #FarmTech #FarmingTech #Robotics

30 July 2026 Ă  11h26

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Atps Network

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Our latest African Deep Dive Podcast episode explores Kenya’s PeMOST project, where E-Extension officers bridge the digital divide. Listen now:▶ YouTube: https://t.co/DyG1dfKaQzđŸŽ” Spotify: https://t.co/a22kUd33Kf #AgriTech #AfricanDeepDive #Kenya #AIforGood #SustainableFarming

30 July 2026 Ă  11h13

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