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Digital farming, though new, has fast-gained prominence in a larger part of Africa. It is the use of data to make better agronomic decisions. A more detailed emphasis by Yara defines digital farming as a means of applying new technologies such as data science, advanced sensors in the field and from space, digital communication channels, and automation on the field. This way more farmers have access to better insights to take more optimal decisions, drive up yields, reduce waste, particularly in emerging markets.
The relevance of digital farming has led to its adoption in several countries in Africa especially Sub-Saharan Africa including Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, and also in Morocco.
In a bid to improve productivity and reducing farming costs, advisory messages are received by farmers on their mobile phones and in some cases, drones and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have even come to play in improving agriculture. However, the bigger issue lies in if these technological devices can help solve famine in Africa in the long run.
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