How Digital Technology Is Changing Farming in Africa

The world population will reach 9.1 billion by 2050. For Africa, which is projected to be home to about 2 billion of these global citizens, farm productivity must accelerate at a faster rate than the global average to avoid continued mass hunger. Fortunately, digital technology is providing a solution. The barrier of entry into farming technology has dropped, as cloud computing, computing systems, connectivity, open source software, and other digital tools have become increasingly affordable and accessible. Local entrepreneurs can now deliver solutions to small-size African farms at cost models that farmers can afford. While there are still obstacles to overcome, digital technology opens vast untapped potential for farmers, investors, and entrepreneurs to improve efficiency of food production and consumption in Africa.