As climate risk, food insecurity, and supply-chain disruptions reshape global investment priorities, artificial intelligence is emerging as a catalyst for the reinvention of African agriculture. This article explores how AI-driven precision farming, climate forecasting, supply-chain optimisation, and alternative data models are transforming Sub-Saharan Africa’s agricultural sector into a more predictable, investable growth industry. By reducing volatility, improving productivity, and unlocking access to finance, AI is repositioning agriculture as a strategic pillar for food security, rural income growth, and long-term economic development across emerging African economies.
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MyEasyFarm Partners with Anthesis Group to Digitally Scale AgriCarbon Programme in South Africa
MyEasyFarm partners with Anthesis Group to digitally scale the AgriCarbon programme in South Africa, enhancing regenerative agriculture, carbon farming, and high-integrity carbon credits through advanced data management, monitoring, reporting, and verification aligned with Verra VM0042 standards.
First-Ever Large-Scale Climate Funding Targets Low-Emission, Climate-Resilient Dairy Systems in East Africa
A groundbreaking US$358 million Dairy Interventions for Mitigation and Adaptation (DaIMA) programme, led by IFAD and co-financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is transforming East Africa’s dairy sector into a low-emission, climate-resilient system. Operating across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, DaIMA will directly benefit 2.5 million farmers, boost milk production by 34%, and cut emissions by 2.1 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent. Through innovation, policy reform, and climate finance, the programme strengthens food security, supports smallholders, and advances the region’s sustainable agricultural transformation.
Global Climate-Livestock Conference Comes to Africa for the First Time
For the first time, the International Greenhouse Gas & Animal Agriculture Conference (GGAA) is being hosted in Africa, spotlighting the continent’s vital role in global efforts to reduce livestock-related emissions. Held in Nairobi, Kenya, GGAA2025 brings together scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore climate-smart, locally tailored solutions that support both emissions reduction and food security. The conference highlights actionable innovations and champions the inclusion of the Global South in climate-livestock policy and research.
220 New Irrigation Plots Boost Rural Farming with Climate-Smart Solutions
Green Fuel has launched 220 new irrigation plots in Chisumbanje, Zimbabwe, empowering rural smallholder farmers with climate-smart agriculture, year-round irrigation, and sustainable land use. This initiative is part of a broader program transforming dryland farming through WaterWise techniques and integrated agri-energy systems.
Opportunity International Agriculture Finance Programming Celebrates $500 Million Invested in Smallholder Agriculture in Sub Saharan Africa
Opportunity International has reached a major milestone with $500 million invested in smallholder agriculture across Sub-Saharan Africa. Through partnerships with 26 financial service providers in 12 countries, the Agriculture Finance program has empowered over one million smallholder farming households with access to affordable finance, digital tools, regenerative agriculture practices, and localized support networks. These efforts are transforming rural communities, increasing food security, and reducing poverty through sustainable farming and inclusive economic growth.
How Fintech is Bridging the Financial Inclusion Gap for Africa’s Smallholder Farmers
Smallholder farmers in Africa face growing climate threats yet remain largely excluded from traditional financial systems due to lack of credit histories, collateral, and infrastructure. This article explores how fintech innovations — from mobile lending and digital wallets to AI-powered credit scoring and blockchain — are transforming financial access for rural farmers. By leveraging alternative data and user-friendly platforms, fintech is helping build climate resilience, boost agricultural productivity, and close a $117 billion financing gap. The piece also emphasizes the importance of cross-sector collaboration to drive scalable, inclusive, and sustainable financial solutions.
The rising tide of climate change: Building resilience through innovation
Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a reality reshaping communities, industries and economies worldwide.
Insect farming in Africa presents unique opportunity to overcome global challenges for a more sustainable future
Insect farming is rapidly emerging as a game-changer in sustainable food production. According to Antonine Hubert, second vice-president of the International Platform of Insects for Food and Feed, this sector has become the fastest-growing sustainable protein production industry in the European Union (EU).
GCCA ISSUES CALL TO ACTION ON FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE AND BOOSTING TRADE IN AFRICA
African policy leaders must support robust growth in the cold chain for the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and to boost prosperity, food supply chain resilience, and trade across the continent, says the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) today as the GCCA Africa conference opens at the Westin Hotel in Cape Town.