“From newspaper editors to TV anchors to bloggers, the default symbol of African agriculture is an African woman holding a hand hoe. This imagery highlights the drudgery African women face in farming,”- Calestous Juma.Hello Venturers,Imagine being on a farm in any part of Africa. From the farming process to the farmers, what do you see? The picture described by Kenyan Scientist, Juma?I'm glad to break it to you, agriculture on the continent is now on a different level, driven by technology. Agritech startups are changing the narrative. Now you can walk into a farm in South Africa and sight smart drones in the sky. Visit farms in Eastern Africa and find automated irrigation systems, not watering cans.Across the continent, Agritech companies are using cutting-edge technologies to solve problems and boost productivity. One of our articles this week is a listicle of these mission-driven companies and the solutions they provide.Adekunle AgbetiloyeStaff Writer, Ventures Africa.
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“From newspaper editors to TV anchors to bloggers, the default symbol of African agriculture is an African woman holding a hand hoe. This imagery highlights the drudgery African women face in farming,”- Calestous Juma.Hello Venturers,Imagine being on a farm in any part of Africa. From the farming process to the farmers, what do you see? The picture described by Kenyan Scientist, Juma?I'm glad to break it to you, agriculture on the continent is now on a different level, driven by technology. Agritech startups are changing the narrative. Now you can walk into a farm in South Africa and sight smart drones in the sky. Visit farms in Eastern Africa and find automated irrigation systems, not watering cans.Across the continent, Agritech companies are using cutting-edge technologies to solve problems and boost productivity. One of our articles this week is a listicle of these mission-driven companies and the solutions they provide.Adekunle AgbetiloyeStaff Writer, Ventures Africa.