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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 Septembre 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 Août 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 Août 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 Août 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 Août 2026

Ebuka Okafor

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In machine learning, imbalanced data can be more dangerous than missing data. If nutrient-deficient crops are the minority class, the model may ignore them — unless we fix the imbalance and we can use a technique called SMOTE🙂. #MachineLearning #AI #AgriTech 🌱

8 Janvier 2026 à 20h14

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Munish Harinkhede

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🇮🇳 100 Days | 100 Cities | 100 Growth Stories Day 7/100: Guwahati - From Tea Trade Gateway to Northeast India’s Startup & Logistics Capital A strategic transformation is reshaping India’s northeastern gateway. Guwahati, nestled on the banks of the Brahmaputra, is evolving from a traditional tea trading hub into the region’s undisputed commercial, technology, and logistics powerhouse. 💼 The Transformation: • Startup Hub: 400+ startups in edtech, agritech, tourism tech, and regional language solutions • Logistics Gateway: India’s gateway to ASEAN markets via Act East Policy • Oil & Energy: Indian Oil’s largest refinery in Northeast (1 million tonnes capacity) • Tea Excellence: ₹5,000+ crore tea industry—world’s largest CTC tea auction center • IIT Guwahati: Northeast’s premier tech institution driving innovation and entrepreneurship 🎯 Why Guwahati Leads: ✓ Only major city connecting Northeast’s 8 states with rest of India ✓ Strategic location for trade with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Southeast Asia ✓ Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport—Northeast’s busiest ✓ Emerging IT hub with 50+ companies in Amingaon IT Park ✓ Rich biodiversity attracting ecotourism and sustainable development startups 📈 Innovation Across Sectors: → Regional language AI tools serving 200+ million Northeast population → Bamboo technology startups: furniture, construction materials, handicrafts worth ₹800 crore → Agritech platforms connecting tea gardens with global buyers digitally → River tourism tech: cruise and ferry booking systems for Brahmaputra → Drone-based agriculture monitoring for hilly terrain farming 🌱 The ASEAN Advantage: What makes Guwahati strategic is connectivity to Southeast Asian markets: → Trilateral Highway linking India-Myanmar-Thailand (1,360 km) → Inland Water Transport: Brahmaputra connecting Bangladesh ports → Multimodal logistics parks handling ₹2,000+ crore annual trade → Export hub for tea, handicrafts, organic products to ASEAN nations 🏆 Cultural & Natural Capital: Beyond commerce, Guwahati offers unique advantages: → Kamakhya Temple attracting 8 million pilgrims annually → Gateway to Kaziranga (UNESCO), Manas National Parks → Assamese silk and handicrafts: ₹1,200 crore export industry → Educational hub: 15+ universities producing diverse talent → Cultural festivals: Bihu, Rongali driving tourism economy From British tea auctions to digital marketplaces. From oil refineries to tech parks. From regional gateway to ASEAN connector. Guwahati proves that geography is destiny—where strategic location meets entrepreneurial spirit to unlock Northeast India’s potential. This is Day 7 of our 100 Cities journey. #100Days100Cities #Guwahati #Assam #Northeast #ASEAN #Startups #Tea #Day7 #ActEastPolicy #MakeInIndia

8 Janvier 2026 à 19h15

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Entrepreneurs Catalyst Hub

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🚀 Calling African Tech Founders: Pitch to Investors in Nairobi (Feb 11–12, 2026) The Africa Tech Summit Investment Showcase lands in Nairobi this February, creating a powerful platform where ambitious startups meet active investors from Africa and beyond. If you’re building scalable solutions in ClimateTech, Fintech, Web3, HealthTech, AgriTech, Embedded Finance, or adjacent frontier sectors, this is a high-visibility chance to tell your story, validate your traction, and attract capital. 🔍 What’s in it for founders • Live pitching in front of curated investors • Direct access to ecosystem leaders and partners • Increased visibility across the African tech landscape • Real opportunities for funding, pilots, and growth 📝 Apply to present your startup 👉 https://lnkd.in/eh62paPX 🎟️ Attend the summit 👉 https://lnkd.in/dqgPsPQT ⚡ Want curated pitch events, investor rooms, and funding calls sent straight to you? Subscribe to Entrepreneurs Catalyst Hub (ECH): 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dMfJV36a #AfricanFounders #StartupAfrica #ScaleUpAfrica #AfricaTech #VentureCapital #InvestorReady #PitchYourStartup #InnovationInAfrica #EntrepreneursCatalystHub

8 Janvier 2026 à 19h09

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Sophia Akhazemea

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In my last post, I spoke about the role of mobile phones in digital agriculture. Today, I want to talk about how mobile agricultural projects should be designed to actually work. Imagine a digital agriculture startup launches a mobile platform to share weather forecasts and market prices with rural farmers. The idea sounds perfect until adoption remains low months later. Why? • Many farmers use basic phones, not smartphones. • Messages are delivered in English instead of local languages. • Internet access is unreliable. • There is no clear business model to sustain the project. • No system is in place to track real impact. This is why strong design principles are essential when using mobile phones in agriculture. ✅ First, practitioners need to think carefully about why mobile phones are the technology of choice. Is it because they are truly accessible to farmers, or simply because they are convenient for developers? ✅ Second, understanding local needs is crucial. Farmers’ literacy levels, language, phone types, and daily realities should shape the solution. ✅ Third, partners must be chosen intentionally based on their specialized knowledge, willingness to collaborate, and alignment of goals, not just visibility. ✅ It is also important to address existing barriers such as poor network coverage, limited digital literacy, and unequal access to mobile devices. ✅ From the very concept stage, there should be a clear and visible business plan to ensure the sustainability of mobile agricultural projects beyond pilot phases. ✅Finally, monitoring and evaluation must be included to measure impact, improve implementation, and ensure farmers are truly benefiting. What do you think is the most common reason mobile agriculture projects fail in rural communities? #DigitalAgriculture #AgriTech #MobileTechnology #SmartFarming #AgriculturalDevelopment #RuralInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #AgriProjects

8 Janvier 2026 à 19h09

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Clubic

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John Deere présente une moissonneuse (presque) autonome 🤯🌾#JohnDeere #AgriTech #CES2026 #MachineAutonome https://t.co/ZjY3KcR1aX

8 Janvier 2026 à 19h00

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Ruthger Eygendaal

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Over 2 weken is het al zover! Dan vindt op 21 januari 2026 het symposium: "AI voor de tuinbouw van morgen" plaats, een inspirerend symposium over de impact van AI in de glastuinbouw. 📍 World Horti Center, Europa 1, Naaldwijk 🕒 14:00 – 18:00 uur 🎟️ Alleen met aanmelding Interessante sprekers uit de sector nemen je mee door de processen binnen de glastuinbouw, met AI als rode draad. We starten met het creëren van vraag naar producten vanuit de markt aan de hand van AI-campagnes, ontwikkeld door de studenten en AI-expert Kim Pot. Daarna vertelt Luuk Nugteren namens Source.ag hoe AI wordt ingezet voor het maken van oogstprognoses. Tot slot geven Xander Vonk en Joris Kuiper van Gearbox een kijkje in het verwerken van producten met AI en de bijbehorende uitdagingen en kansen. Ontdek hoe data en AI de kas van morgen vormgeven en wat dit betekent voor onder andere de teelt, verwerking en marketing. Ben jij erbij? Zie onderstaande link voor het aanmelden en extra informaie! 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVXqt_Wi Hopelijk zien we u dan! 4e-jaarsstudenten Tuinbouw & Agribusiness Hogeschool Inholland Delft Greenport Horti Campus Katapult-programma #AI #Glastuinbouw #TuinbouwVanMorgen #Inholland #Studenteninitiatief #DatagedrevenTeelt #AgriTech #Innovatie #WorldHortiCenter

8 Janvier 2026 à 18h19

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A. Faustus Pièro KEGNIDE

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African Startup Conference. From December 6th to 8th, 2025, at the International Conference Center of Algiers, I had the opportunity to take part in the African Startup Conference — a space where African innovation is discussed with realism, ambition, and responsibility. On behalf of Agrificient AI, I presented our digital solution for efficient water management in agriculture, designed to optimize water use, improve crop yields, and support more resilient food systems. Beyond pitches and trends, the discussions highlighted a shared commitment to building African startups rooted in real needs and built to last. Grateful to the Agrificient AI team members Fatima Zohra T., Clavine Anavilla, Vinolia Chepkemoi and Eshworth Anesu Wanguwa for the collective effort and shared vision. #AfricanStartupConference #Agritech #WaterInnovation #Startups #Africa

8 Janvier 2026 à 18h08

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RiceVision

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At RiceVision, we believe impactful agri-innovation starts with credible data and strong institutional alignment 🌾 As part of our SDGP journey, our team engaged in a productive discussion with Mr. Chaminda Ekanayake, Commissioner of Agrarian Development, to better understand how official agricultural data in Sri Lanka is generated, validated, and governed. 🔍 The conversation explored: 📊 Access to yield and cultivation data at the Grama-Niladhari level 🗺️ Defining accurate administrative boundaries for satellite-based AOI mapping ⚖️ Legal and procedural requirements for responsibly using harvest data in research and technology platforms These insights are helping us align RiceVision’s satellite-powered paddy monitoring and yield forecasting with national data standards ensuring our solutions are not only innovative, but also trusted and policy-aligned ✅ A special thank you to Mr. Banu Athuraliya, our supervisor Ms. Sankeetha Elancheliyan and the whole module team for their guidance and continued support throughout this engagement. Proud to share this achievement with our dedicated team members including Rakindu Niwunhella, Sanila Wijesekara, Chethina Fernando, Binada Matara Arachchige, Sithuli Basnayake and Pavithma Fernando #RiceVision #AgriTech #SDGP #SatelliteMonitoring #DataDrivenAgriculture #SriLankaAgriculture #Innovation #Teamwork

8 Janvier 2026 à 18h07

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Farmers Guide

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The countdown is on for CropTec, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 14-15th January alongside LAMMA and the Low Carbon Agriculture show. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eiC5EqjB #CropTec #CropTec2026 #LAMMA #AgriTech #AgricultureEvents #BritishFarming

8 Janvier 2026 à 18h05

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Farmers Guide

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The countdown is on for @CropTecShow, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham on 14-15th January alongside LAMMA and the Low Carbon Agriculture show. ➡️ https://t.co/cBn90CLzXC #CropTec #CropTec2026 #LAMMA #AgriTech #AgricultureEvents #BritishFarming https://t.co/c0qKZ7tooM

8 Janvier 2026 à 18h05

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Joseph Adam Kessy

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Headline: Who says you can’t teach an old farm new tech? 🌾⛓️ ​Body: For 8 years, my office was the field. I’ve advised on animal health and farm management, seeing firsthand the grit it takes to succeed in agriculture. ​But today, I’m looking at the field through a different lens—Agricultural Economics and Blockchain. ​We often think of "High Tech" and "Farming" as two different worlds. I’m here to prove they belong together. From improving supply chain transparency to optimizing farm yields, the intersection of Agri-Tech is where the real growth happens. ​The Question: To my network in Dar es Salaam and beyond—what is the ONE piece of technology you think will change the face of African agriculture in the next 5 years? ​#AgriTech #Blockchain #SustainableFarming #SUA #TanzaniaAgriculture

8 Janvier 2026 à 18h03

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Mickael Moutama

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🌱 Former pour transformer durablement l’agriculture réunionnaise En ce début d’année 2026, je tiens à souligner la dynamique engagée par Green Compétences, avec la conviction que la montée en compétences des agriculteurs est un enjeu stratégique pour le territoire. La formation consacrée à la pollinisation des tomates sous serre par la mouche charbon illustre concrètement cette vision : ➡️ une innovation agronomique adaptée aux réalités locales, ➡️ des pratiques naturelles et performantes, ➡️ une réponse opérationnelle aux enjeux de transition agricole et de souveraineté alimentaire. Ces projets démontrent l’importance de coopérations structurantes entre organismes de formation, acteurs de terrain et partenaires institutionnels pour accompagner efficacement l’évolution des filières agricoles réunionnaises. 👉 Investir dans la formation agricole, c’est investir dans l’avenir économique, social et environnemental de La Réunion. Continuons à construire, ensemble, une agriculture réunionnaise compétitive, résiliente et tournée vers l’avenir. #FormationAgricole #AgricultureRéunionnaise #InnovationAgricole #PolitiquesPubliques #TransitionAgricole #GreenCompetences

8 Janvier 2026 à 17h54

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TechRxiv Preprint Server

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🧊🌾 Design and Experimental Validation of a Low-Cost Cold Storage System for Mixed Vegetables Using Internet of Things Keywords: IoT, Environment control, Post-harvest engineering, Food storage, #AgriTech 🔗 Full #OpenAccess preprint found on #TechRxiv👇https://t.co/PhzFI3aIk0

8 Janvier 2026 à 17h35

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Geovation

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Looking for some insights to help you ease into the new year? 🎧 Catch up on this World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC) Horizons Podcast featuring Geovation’s own Gareth Sumner. For over 15 years, Geovation has been at the heart of location-powered innovation—helping founders turn bold ideas into scalable businesses that make a real-world impact. Gareth's Key Takeaways: ✅ Support with a long-term view: 💠 Geovation provides more than funding; it offers an ecosystem where startups can experiment, pivot, and thrive. 💠 Success takes time, on average, seven years to mature, and Geovation’s commitment reflects that. ✅ Pioneering impact 💠 Many Geovation-backed startups have become trailblazers in their sectors, paving the way for future innovators and driving positive change across industries like AgriTech, PropTech, and InsurTech. 🔗 Link to the full episode in the below 👇 Land App Soil Benchmark Oko Ag Flock Safest Way

8 Janvier 2026 à 17h15

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Poorna Wickramasinghe

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🌿 Inside the Design of AgroMate 🌿 We’re excited to reveal the Figma UI/UX design of AgroMate, an application introduced to support the farming industry through simple, practical, and user-friendly digital solutions. The design highlights the full app flow—from onboarding to core features—focused on clarity, accessibility, and ease of use. 📱🌱 This stage represents the foundation of AgroMate, where ideas are shaped into an intuitive digital experience for farmers and agriculture-focused users. Designed through collaboration by: 🎨 Sejan Wijesinghe and Bavindu Yeshan 👉 We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback on the design and user experience! #AgroMate #FarmingIndustry #AgriTech #SmartFarming #UIUXDesign #Figma #MobileAppDesign #DesignThinking #UserExperience #Innovation

8 Janvier 2026 à 17h07

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Aondongu Amos T

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Food security starts on the farm. Foodra works directly with African farmers: building trust, improving productivity, and connecting them to reliable markets. This is how sustainable food systems are built. #Foodra #AfricanFarmers #FoodSecurity #AgriTech https://t.co/a9OjTZqx3w

8 Janvier 2026 à 17h06

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