How Farmers Are Making The Most Of Digital Technologies In East Africa
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How Farmers Are Making The Most Of Digital Technologies In East Africa
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Author : Pye-Smith, C.
language : en
Publisher: CTA
Release Date : 2018-02-14
How Farmers Are Making The Most Of Digital Technologies In East Africa written by Pye-Smith, C. and has been published by CTA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-14 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) offer unprecedented opportunities to transform agriculture in Africa. ICT innovations are opening up exciting opportunities for young entrepreneurs to engage at various stages of the agricultural value chain, from developing solutions that make the agri-food sector more productive to setting up services that facilitate market access for smallholder producers. The stories told here show that ICTs are enabling farmers to access information about everything from the weather to market prices, from agricultural best practice to controlling pests and diseases. Mobile platforms are also helping farmers to gain access to credit and therefore the means to improve their productivity and incomes. In short, ICTs are helping to make agriculture more profitable and sustainable.
Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies In Africa
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Author : Jeehye Kim
language : en
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Release Date : 2020-07-16
Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies In Africa written by Jeehye Kim and has been published by World Bank Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-16 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This study—which includes a pilot intervention in Kenya—aims to further the state of knowledge about the emerging trend of disruptive agricultural technologies (DATs) in Africa, with a focus on supply-side dynamics. The first part of the study is a stocktaking analysis to assess the number, scope, trend, and characteristics of scalable disruptive technology innovators in agriculture in Africa. From a database of 434 existing DAT operations, the analysis identified 194 as scalable. The second part of the study is a comparative case study of Africa’s two most successful DAT ecosystems in Kenya and Nigeria, which together account for half of Sub-Saharan Africa’s active DATs. The objective of these two case studies is to understand the successes, challenges, and opportunities faced by each country in fostering a conducive innovation ecosystem for scaling up DATs. The case study analysis focuses on six dimensions of the innovation ecosystem in Kenya and Nigeria: finance, regulatory environment, culture, density, human capital, and infrastructure. The third part of the study is based on the interactions and learnings from a pilot event to boost the innovation ecosystem in Kenya. The Disruptive Agricultural Technology Innovation Knowledge and Challenge Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together more than 300 key stakeholders from large technology companies, agribusiness companies, and public agencies; government representatives and experts from research and academic institutions; and representatives from financial institutions, foundations, donors, and venture capitalists. Scaling Up Disruptive Agricultural Technologies in Africa concludes by establishing that DATs are demonstrating early indications of a positive impact in addressing food system constraints. It offers potential entry points and policy recommendations to facilitate the broader adoption of DATs and improve the overall food system.
A Year In Review
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Author : Pye-Smith, C.
language : en
Publisher: CTA
Release Date : 2018-06-05
A Year In Review written by Pye-Smith, C. and has been published by CTA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-05 with Technology & Engineering categories.
At CTA, we leverage the power of knowledge, innovation and technology, particularly information and communication technologies (ICTs), to make a difference to the lives of rural people across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific.We have stepped up our efforts to encourage youth entrepreneurship, support climate-smart agriculture, and promote digitalisation to improve the productivity and resilience of agricultural value chains. CTA’s renowned publishing programme now has a far stronger online presence than in the past, providing ready access to much needed technical knowledge for millions of readers.
The Digitalisation Of African Agriculture Report 2018 2019
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Author : Tsan, Michael
language : en
Publisher: CTA
Release Date : 2019-06-30
The Digitalisation Of African Agriculture Report 2018 2019 written by Tsan, Michael and has been published by CTA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
An inclusive, digitally-enabled agricultural transformation could help achieve meaningful livelihood improvements for Africa’s smallholder farmers and pastoralists. It could drive greater engagement in agriculture from women and youth and create employment opportunities along the value chain. At CTA we staked a claim on this power of digitalisation to more systematically transform agriculture early on. Digitalisation, focusing on not individual ICTs but the application of these technologies to entire value chains, is a theme that cuts across all of our work. In youth entrepreneurship, we are fostering a new breed of young ICT ‘agripreneurs’. In climate-smart agriculture multiple projects provide information that can help towards building resilience for smallholder farmers. And in women empowerment we are supporting digital platforms to drive greater inclusion for women entrepreneurs in agricultural value chains.
Ict4ag Start Ups Building A Better E Agribusiness
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Author : CTA
language : en
Publisher: CTA
Release Date : 2018-06-18
Ict4ag Start Ups Building A Better E Agribusiness written by CTA and has been published by CTA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-18 with Business & Economics categories.
Spore Magazine 189: ICT4Ag start-ups: Building a Better E-Agribusiness The recent boom in ag-tech start-ups has helped to further agricultural transformation and improve farmers’ access to valuable ICT-enabled services. But to continue this progress it is pertinent that entrepreneurs design sustainable business models. SPORE is the quarterly magazine of the Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA), offering a global perspective on agribusiness and sustainable agriculture. CTA operates under the Cotonou Agreement between the countries of the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group and the European Union and is financed by the EU.
Digital Technologies For Agricultural And Rural Development In The Global South
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Author : Richard Duncombe
language : en
Publisher: CABI
Release Date : 2018-04-05
Digital Technologies For Agricultural And Rural Development In The Global South written by Richard Duncombe and has been published by CABI this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-05 with Business & Economics categories.
This book shares research and practice on current trends in digital technology for agricultural and rural development in the Global South. Growth of research in this field has been slower than the pace of change for practitioners, particularly in bringing socio-technical views of information technology and agricultural development perspectives together. The contents are therefore structured around three main themes: sharing information and knowledge for agricultural development, information and knowledge intermediaries, and facilitating change in agricultural systems and settings. With contributions reaching beyond just a technological perspective, the book also provides a consideration of social and cultural factors and new forms of organization and institutional change in agricultural and rural settings. An invaluable read for researchers in international development, socio-economics and agriculture, it forms a useful resource for practitioners working in the area.
Agricultural Technology Ecosystems In East Africa Taking Stock In Kenya Rwanda And Uganda
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Author : Paquette, D., Ontieri, E., Day, B., Schmidhuber, J., Tripoli, M.
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2023-02-23
Agricultural Technology Ecosystems In East Africa Taking Stock In Kenya Rwanda And Uganda written by Paquette, D., Ontieri, E., Day, B., Schmidhuber, J., Tripoli, M. and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-23 with Technology & Engineering categories.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched an initiative to assess the existing impediments for scaling innovation and technology in food and agriculture (AgTech) and to identify options to improve the enabling environment for AgTech-focused businesses. The initiative offers a tool for decision makers to promote the uptake of AgTech, investment and entrepreneurship in Africa, ultimately to advance agricultural productivity and food security. The first cohort evaluates the AgTech ecosystems in three East African countries: Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Digital Technologies In Agriculture And Rural Areas
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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2019-06-01
Digital Technologies In Agriculture And Rural Areas written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-01 with Social Science categories.
This report aims to identify the different scenarios where the process of digital transformation is taking place in agriculture. This identifies those aspects of basic conditions, such as those of infrastructure and networks, affordability, education and institutional support. In addition, enablers are identified, which are the factors that allow adopting and integrating changes in the production and decision-making processes. Finally identify through cases, existing literature and reports how substantive changes are taking place in the adoption of digital technologies in agriculture.
Increasing Production From The Land
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Author : Coulson, Andrew
language : en
Publisher: Mkuki na Nyota Publishers
Release Date : 2018-08-17
Increasing Production From The Land written by Coulson, Andrew and has been published by Mkuki na Nyota Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-17 with Technology & Engineering categories.
African agriculture faces major challenges with growing population pressure and the impact of climate change. Until now food production overall has broadly kept pace with demand. To maintain this impressive achievement, production from the land needs to be intensified, soil fertility must be enhanced, forests and water resources must be conserved, and land use practices must be sustainable over the long term. This book shows what needs to be done, and points to how best to achieve this. The book starts with a brief guide to what plants and animals need to grow well, how farmers currently use the land, and the research that is being conducted on new agricultural technologies. A comparison is made of productivity on small and large farms, which demonstrates that, contrary to some suggestions, small farmers, properly serviced, can be as productive or even more productive than larger farms. Subsequent chapters discuss issues of land tenure, pastoralism, training, the importance of women farmers, access to finance, markets, value chains, and contract farming as a partnership between small-scale producers, processors and traders in agricultural products. The final section of the book discusses whether a new “green revolution” is feasible or desirable for Africa. The potential risks and benefits of dependence on purchased agrochemicals, genetically modified varieties, and multinational seed and chemical companies are examined. A series of twelve broad policy proposals for achieving a sustainable agriculture sector is presented for consideration. Fifteen case studies illustrate the issues discussed in the book. Most of the examples are from East Africa, particularly Tanzania, but the principles addressed are relevant across the African continent. Each chapter of the book includes references and suggestions for further reading, most of them freely available to anyone with internet access. A set of essay questions exploring the issues covered in each chapter is included, to provide practical help for students of agriculture and their teachers.
The Digitalisation Of African Agriculture Report 2018 2019 Executive Summary
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Author : Tsan, Michael
language : en
Publisher: CTA
Release Date : 2019-08-15
The Digitalisation Of African Agriculture Report 2018 2019 Executive Summary written by Tsan, Michael and has been published by CTA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-15 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Agricultural transformation is a priority in the policy agenda of African governments in their quest to meet the challenges of food and nutrition insecurity, climate change, youth unemployment and overall economic growth. With the right policies, innovation and investment, the continent’s agriculture could be transformed into a powerhouse not only to feed a growing population but to create decent employment for millions of young people.