Agricultural technology

Kenyan agritech firm, FarmWorks, raises $4M to enhance production by data-driven decision making

Aug 3, 2023

FarmWorks, a Kenyan agtech that provides farmers with access to farm inputs, and market for their produce, has raised $4.1 million in a pre-Series A round led by Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund, an existing investor. According Yi Li, FarmWorks CEO who co-founded the...

AGRF, Heifer International and Generation Africa launch Pitch AgriHack 2023

May 31, 2023

With total prize money of USD 45,000, Pitch AgriHack 2023 will reward the most promising ventures that address key challenges and promote sustainable agricultural development across the continent Africa’s Food Systems Forum (AGRF), Heifer International, and Generation...

Former Kenyan banker finds a niche in agritech, uses data analytics to boost farmers crop yields

May 12, 2023

After working in banking sector for some time, Maryanne Gichanga, a young Kenyan agripreneuer decided to venture in agritech two years ago by creating a technology that enables farmers detect pests and diseases and employ the counter mechanisms to boost crop yields....

Kenyan Agtech Startup, Iprocure Expands Into Tanzania

May 12, 2023

iProcure, a leading data-driven African agricultural input supply company, announced its expansion into Tanzania through its partnership with the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA).  FtMA is a consortium of public and private institutions that aims to increase...

Drought-tolerant, insect protected maize varieties for African farmers

Apr 28, 2023

African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) has reiterated its commitment to deliver transgenic drought-tolerant and insect-protected maize varieties to caution African farmers from the impact of climate change on their productivity and enhance their livelihood....

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Kenyan agritech firm, FarmWorks, raises $4M to enhance production by data-driven decision making

AGRF, Heifer International and Generation Africa launch Pitch AgriHack 2023

Former Kenyan banker finds a niche in agritech, uses data analytics to boost farmers crop yields

Kenyan Agtech Startup, Iprocure Expands Into Tanzania

Drought-tolerant, insect protected maize varieties for African farmers

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