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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’été 2026 est, de loin, le + chaud jamais observé en France, devançant 2003 de 0,8°C. Seulement 5 jours sous les normales, contre 86 au-dessus. Il laisse derrière lui une agriculture en lambeaux et des écosystèmes à 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 août, jamais la France n'avait enchainé de telles anomalies. Et la chaleur fera son reto ur dès le début du mois de septembre, de façon durable, notamment dans le sud de la France… L’été météorologique s’achève, mais nous sommes loin d’être tirés d’affaire. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [GRAPHIQUE 2, CARTE 3 et CARTE 4] En termes d’intensité, la sécheresse de 2026 (courbe noir du graphique) est clairement la plus intense jamais observée en France à l’échelle nationale. À l’échelle régionale, le constat est tout aussi exceptionnel : du Poitou jusqu’à l’Alsace, une vaste partie du pays connaît la sécheresse la plus intense jamais enregistrée (rouge sur la carte). Le retour des pluies ces dix derniers jours a permis de limiter un peu la casse. Mais le répit pourrait être de courte durée : avec le retour de la chaleur début septembre, la sécheresse pourrait de nouveau atteindre des niveaux records pour cette période de l’année (sous 2022 et 1976). En terme de sévérité (intensité * durée), on ne peut pas encore se prononcer, la sécheresse 2026 étant encore loin d'être terminée.
    31 August 2026
  • Serge Zakalinkedin
    Je pense que l’on peut désormais affirmer que la France traverse la plus grandes catastrophe agricole nationale depuis 1945. Sans aide publique, 30 000 à 35 000 exploitations pourraient se retrouver en situation de faillite, soit près de 10 % des exploitations agricoles françaises. C’est monstrueux. Le constat devient donc difficile à éviter : notre modèle agricole n’est pas suffisamment préparé au changement climatique qui arrive. C’est aussi le résultat d’un échec politique collectif : les gouvernements successifs n’ont pas suffisamment pris la mesure de l’ampleur des bouleversements que le changement climatique impose déjà, et imposera demain, à 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
    Après 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 côtes de la Manche et https://t.co/57sdYoy1Tn
    18 August 2026

EC AgriTech Academy

@Ecagritech2025

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🌱 Akıllı teknolojilerle geleceğin tarımını birlikte şekillendiriyoruz. EC Agritech olarak, işletmelerin ihtiyaçlarına özel geliştirdiğimiz otomasyon ve IoT çözümleriyle süreçleri daha verimli, güvenilir ve sürdürülebilir hale getiriyoruz. #ECAgritech #AkıllıTarım #IoT https://t.co/7zWoOAtDcZ

27 July 2026 à 17h21

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Alescent

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AI’s running in the field. The real gap? Whether agribusiness leaders understand it well enough to use it smartly. #ArtificialIntelligence #AgriTech https://t.co/AG7QJ6A4qJ

27 July 2026 à 17h00

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QUALITUO

@QUAL_ITUO

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Not all carbon credits are equal. If you're working with African farmers, the methodology you choose = how much money + trust they get. #Climatech #Agritech #Carboncredits @Plan_Vivo @goldstandard #verra #Africa https://t.co/WSprLay0SA

27 July 2026 à 16h47

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Elitsa Krumova

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Impressive take on smart farming, @mvollmer1. #IoT and #Robotics delivering predictable, high-volume production is exactly what resource-constrained regions need. #SmartFarming #AgriTech #IIoT https://t.co/z9Rq2dc2V1

27 July 2026 à 16h27

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Jagwinder Singh

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I am pleased to share that our team was awarded First Prize for our Smart Agriculture project. The project leverages IoT sensors, ESP32, cloud-based AI, and automated irrigation systems to enable real-time monitoring of soil conditions and optimize water usage, addressing critical challenges in modern agriculture through data-driven solutions. This achievement highlights our team’s strong collaboration, technical expertise, and problem-solving capabilities, along with a shared commitment to developing practical, real-world engineering solutions. I would like to sincerely thank our mentors, organizers, and teammates for their guidance and support throughout this journey. This accomplishment marks an important milestone and motivates us to continue working on impactful and scalable technologies. hashtag #FirstPrize hashtag #SmartAgriculture hashtag #AgriTech hashtag #IoT hashtag #ArtificialIntelligence hashtag #EmbeddedSystems hashtag #CloudComputing hashtag #Engineering hashtag #StudentInnovation hashtag #AcademicExcellence hashtag #Teamwork hashtag #TechForGood hashtag #ESP32 hashtag #CGCLandran

27 July 2026 à 16h25

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The Ghanaian Farmer

@EnyonamManye

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MOFA PARTNERS OMANBAPA AGRITECH TO PROMOTE ORGANIC FERTILISER PRODUCTION The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Omanbapa AgriTech Limited to establish an organic fertiliser processing plant in Ghana. The agreement, signed https://t.co/AyO1Ovh0TM

27 July 2026 à 16h25

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Sara Essam

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Introducing NABTA (نبتة) Agriculture is one of the world’s most important industries, yet diagnosing plant diseases and making timely farming decisions can still be challenging. That’s why my graduation team and We built NABTA, an AI-powered Smart Agriculture Platform designed to help farmers and agricultural engineers make faster, smarter, and more accurate decisions. Rather than creating a single AI model, our goal was to develop a complete intelligent platform that brings together multiple AI technologies into one seamless solution. What NABTA offers * Plant Disease Detection using YOLOv8 * Leaf Segmentation with U-Net * Disease Classification for 102 plant diseases trained on 120,000+ images * Explainable AI using Grad-CAM to visualize model predictions * AI Agricultural Assistant powered by LLMs + RAG for interactive guidance * Crop Recommendation System * Smart Irrigation Prediction * Interactive Analytics Dashboard Tech Stack React.js • FastAPI • TensorFlow • PyTorch • YOLOv8 • U-Net • Docker • LLMs • RAG Building NABTA was much more than training AI models. It involved collecting and preparing datasets, designing deep learning pipelines, developing backend APIs, integrating the frontend, optimizing performance, and collaborating as a team to deliver a production-ready platform. This project challenged us to combine Artificial Intelligence with Software Engineering to build a solution that addresses real agricultural problems and has the potential to create meaningful impact. Live Demo https://nabta-system.tech GitHub Repositories * https://lnkd.in/evuv-mTZ * https://lnkd.in/eZsXdBgM * https://lnkd.in/eBa8EgkA * https://lnkd.in/ej7PxDWm * https://lnkd.in/er6nBeZR I’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback! #NABTA #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ComputerVision #DeepLearning #AgriTech #YOLOv8 #TensorFlow #PyTorch #LLM #RAG #ReactJS #FastAPI #SoftwareEngineering

27 July 2026 à 16h25

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Sandesh Subedi

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🚜🌱 AI-Powered Weed and Crop Detection I'm excited to share a demonstration of my latest computer vision project for real-time weed and crop detection using deep learning. In this project, I trained an image detection model and deployed it to process video streams, enabling the system to automatically identify and distinguish crops from weeds in real time. Such technology has the potential to support precision agriculture by improving field monitoring and serving as a foundation for site-specific weed management and precision spraying. 🔍 Key Highlights: ✅ Real-time video-based weed and crop detection ✅ Deep learning object detection model ✅ Accurate identification of crops and weeds ✅ Scalable approach for precision agriculture applications ✅ Potential integration with autonomous robots, drones, and smart sprayers This project demonstrates how Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision can help reduce manual labor, optimize herbicide application, and contribute to more sustainable farming practices. I look forward to further enhancing this system with additional weed species, improved detection accuracy, and integration with agricultural robotics and decision-support systems. 🎥 Watch the demo below, and I'd appreciate your feedback and suggestions! #ArtificialIntelligence #ComputerVision #DeepLearning #PrecisionAgriculture #SmartFarming #AgriculturalAI #MachineLearning #YOLO #WeedDetection #CropDetection #DigitalAgriculture #Agritech #Python #Research #Innovation

27 July 2026 à 16h19

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Laurent

@rambaula

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« avec une serre agricole sur les toits » 🤪😅😬 On est sauvés alors 🙄 https://t.co/yn3XtWPyhF

27 July 2026 à 16h10

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SA-Swiss Bilateral Research Chair in Blockchain

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Meet one of our speakers | #UJBlockchainMediaEvent2026 Ms Pretty Kubyane is Co-Founder and Tech Lead of eFama App. Registration link: https://t.co/MHcVrbtm8F #UJBlockchain #SupplyChain #AgriTech #AI #Agriculture #4IR #SouthAfrica #UniversityofJohannesburg https://t.co/9Ys8Z9I1cX

27 July 2026 à 15h56

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Paul @ Deploy Design

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A project management tool aimed for agritech https://t.co/VomlObPdwm

27 July 2026 à 15h55

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Plant Products

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🪱 Parasitic nematodes are strong predators who target multiple greenhouse pests including thrips, caterpillars, beetles, leaf miners, slug, and shore flies. They work by entering their targets, eliminating them with symbiotic bacteria, and to eliminate further soil-dwelling pests. ➡️ Nematodes act fast and work well with other biocontrol agents and beneficials, all while enriching soil nutrients. Talk to a representative about adding nematodes to your program. 🪱 Les nématodes parasites sont de redoutables prédateurs qui ciblent de nombreux ravageurs des serres, notamment les thrips, les chenilles, les coléoptères, les mineuses, les limaces et les mouches des rivages. Leur action consiste à pénétrer dans leurs cibles, à les éliminer grâce à des bactéries symbiotiques et à éradiquer d'autres ravageurs du sol. ➡️ Les nématodes agissent rapidement et sont efficaces en association avec d'autres agents de lutte biologique et auxiliaires, tout en enrichissant le sol en nutriments. Contactez un représentant pour intégrer les nématodes à votre programme. #nematodes #beneficials #IPM #soil

27 July 2026 à 15h28

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CJ's Mushroom Farm

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Most commercial mushroom farms spend 25-45 days composting substrate before a single spore is planted. At CJ's Mushroom Farm, we've brought that down to 12-15 days — without cutting a single corner on quality. The method: a no-turning shifting process across a compact composting area, paired with high-speed blowers on timed controls and an in-house nutrient formula. It's the same regulatory/QA mindset I carried through 6+ years in Medical Device Regulatory Affairs — get the input right, and the output takes care of itself. The bigger picture is a closed loop: → Wheat straw (an agricultural byproduct) becomes our growing substrate → That substrate grows chemical-free, UV Vitamin D-enriched button mushrooms → The spent compost is sterilized above 75°C — killing pathogens and weed seeds — and repurposed as organic manure, especially well-suited for exotic vegetables and fruits Nothing goes to waste. Two products come out of one clean process. CJ's Mushroom Farm is India's first UV-exposed, Vitamin D-enriched button mushroom farm, based in Marasandra Village, Malur Taluk, Kolar District, Karnataka. Bulk pre-booking opens August 31, 2026, with deliveries starting September 2026 across Bengaluru, Malur, Kolar, Hoskote, Anekal, Hosur, and Krishnagiri. Checkout our YouTube Channel: https://lnkd.in/gDMZv8vh Visit our website for more information https://www.cjsmushroom.in #MushroomFarming #SustainableAgriculture #FoodInnovation #CircularEconomy #AgriTech #Karnataka #VitaminD #QualityByDesign

27 July 2026 à 15h26

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VEGEPOLYS VALLEY International

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🇫🇷🤝🇧🇷 France – Brésil : poursuivons la dynamique de coopération avec EMBRAPA ! Après le succès de notre premier workshop organisé en avril, nous lançons le 2ᵉ workshop France–EMBRAPA, une nouvelle étape pour renforcer les collaborations en matière de recherche, d'innovation et de développement agricole. 📝 SAVE THE DATE : mercredi 16 septembre de 15h à 17h (France), en visio et en anglais. 🎯 Cette rencontre sera l'occasion de : ✅ partager votre retour d'expérience sur le premier workshop ; ✅exprimer vos attentes vis-à-vis du marché brésilien et de l'accompagnement d'EMBRAPA ; ✅ identifier de nouvelles opportunités de coopération scientifique, technique et économique. Cette édition mettra également en lumière les expertises françaises. 🔹 Trois entreprises auront l'opportunité de présenter leurs innovations et leurs savoir-faire devant les équipes d'EMBRAPA et les partenaires brésiliens. Nous recherchons notamment des expertises autour de : 🌱 Agriculture #numérique & #bioéconomie 🌿 #Biointrants & #environnement 💧 #Adaptation au #changementclimatique & gestion de l'#eau 🌾 Territoires spécifiques (Cerrado, régions semi-arides…) 🌱 #Filièresagricoles, notamment le soja. Vous souhaitez développer des partenariats avec l'écosystème brésilien et valoriser votre expertise ? 📩 Transmettez votre manifestation d'intérêt au Service international de VEGEPOLYS VALLEY International et rejoignez cette nouvelle étape de la coopération France–Brésil. #Innovation #Agriculture #AgTech #Recherche #International #France #Brésil #EMBRAPA #Bioéconomie #Partenariat #Agritech #végétal #coopération #diplomatiedelinnovationdubrésil #diplomaciadainovação #cooperação #projetosbilaterais #colaboração #cluster #polesdecompetitivité Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes André J. Claudia DE OLIVEIRA RAMOS Elcio Perpetuo Guimaraes Brasil Business Club - France Ambassade de France au Brésil Pierre-Adrien Romon Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Bretagne Commerce International CIC Ouest CCI Pays de la Loire Jean-Francois G. DEV'UP Centre-Val de Loire Région Pays de la Loire Région Bretagne INRAE @Ambassade du Brésil à Paris CENTRE R&D de VEGEPOLYS VALLEY Brasil Business Club - France Confederação Nacional da Agricultura Aldev - Angers Loire Développement CFBBA

27 July 2026 à 15h25

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Agritech Founders Diary

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If you're building an agritech startup, investing, or passionate about Africa's food systems, this conversation will save you years of avoidable mistakes. 📈 🎧 Listen now and join the conversation: ♦️ Spotify: https://t.co/xPQNaRb2Mw? ♦️ Afripods: https://t.co/1oTgHyxgUA

27 July 2026 à 15h22

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Agritech Founders Diary

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Episode 50 is Here!!! 🎙️🌾 3 years ago, Agritech Founders Diary started with a simple goal: honest conversations about building agriculture businesses across Africa. 50 episodes later, we're celebrating the builders solving agriculture's toughest problems! 🧵👇 https://t.co/5fPjoQuLf1

27 July 2026 à 15h21

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