Africa’s Farming Tech Revolution

From drones to data — meet some innovators redefining farming across Africa.

What to know:

  • Agri-tech is making farming smarter, faster and more sustainable.
  • African startups are using tech to boost yields, cut waste and fight climate shocks.
  • Discover how tech is growing Africa’s food future – take the quiz.

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Agriculture is the backbone of many African economies — but climate change, outdated tools, and market access challenges have held small farmers back. Now, a new generation of innovators are transforming the field with smart, scalable technology.

It isn’t all muddy boots and wheelbarrows anymore — it’s drones in the sky, AI in the fields, and apps in farmers’ hands. Across Africa, a new wave of startups are reimagining farming with bold ideas and breakthrough technology.

They’re solving some of the continent’s toughest challenges — from climate change to food insecurity — and turning agriculture into a high-tech, high-impact future.

But what exactly is agri-tech? And who’s building it? Take the quiz to find out.