Practical Insights on Smallholder Farmers

Apply Now: $1 Million for AI-Powered Agriculture Technology

Apply Now: $1 Million for AI-Powered Agriculture Technology

Published on: May 12 2025 by Wayan Vota - 9 Comments
The challenges facing agriculture and food systems in developing countries has never been more urgent. Smallholder farmers around the world need climate resilience,...
Unlocking Digital Inclusion for Food Security with Accelerators, Extenders, and Amplifiers

Unlocking Digital Inclusion for Food Security with Accelerators, Extenders, and Amplifiers

Published on: Mar 20 2025 by Josh Woodard - Leave a Comment
A little over a year ago, I oversaw the commissioning of an inclusive digital design toolkit focused on providing practical guidance for increasing digital inclusion...
Proven: Video Changes Farmer Behavior Better than IVR or SMS

Proven: Video Changes Farmer Behavior Better than IVR or SMS

Published on: Sep 20 2024 by Guest Writer - 3 Comments
Agricultural advisory services generally rely on interpersonal knowledge transfers by agricultural extension agents who visit farmers to provide information. This...
5 Stages of Digital Adoption by Smallholder Farmers in Southeast Asia

5 Stages of Digital Adoption by Smallholder Farmers in Southeast Asia

Published on: Jun 06 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 5 Stages of Digital Adoption by Smallholder Farmers in Southeast Asia
There are over 70 million small family farms in Southeast Asia. These farming businesses typically face a range of challenges in accessing credit, advice, and markets....
Apply Now: $85,000 for Latin American AgriTech Solutions

Apply Now: $85,000 for Latin American AgriTech Solutions

Published on: Mar 11 2024 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
Digital agriculture holds great potential for smallholder farmers. It can improve agricultural productivity and help farmers cope with extreme climatic events....
10 Examples of Successful African e-Government Digital Services

10 Examples of Successful African e-Government Digital Services

Published on: Jan 24 2024 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
What are African e-Government Services? African countries are implementing a diverse range of e-Government services, aiming to improve service delivery, enhance...
Invest in FM Radio to Improve Smallholder Farmer Outcomes

Invest in FM Radio to Improve Smallholder Farmer Outcomes

Published on: Aug 10 2023 by Guest Writer - 1 Comment
ICTs and smallholder farmers’ livelihood improvement in Tanzania builds on secondary data sources and in-depth interviews to explore the role of ICTs in promoting...
Why Artificial Intelligence Mattes for Smallholder Farmers in LMICs

Why Artificial Intelligence Mattes for Smallholder Farmers in LMICs

Published on: Jun 28 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Why Artificial Intelligence Mattes for Smallholder Farmers in LMICs
The Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is upon us – driven by unprecedented rates of innovation and adoption. Interest in AI has exploded as ChatGPT continues...
6 Examples of Artificial Intelligence Projects for Climate Justice in Kenya

6 Examples of Artificial Intelligence Projects for Climate Justice in Kenya

Published on: May 02 2023 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 6 Examples of Artificial Intelligence Projects for Climate Justice in Kenya
Artificial intelligence solutions hold significant potential for addressing climate justice in Africa. Startup companies are increasingly utilizing AI across the...
9 Examples of IoT Solutions for Smart Agriculture Services in LMICs

9 Examples of IoT Solutions for Smart Agriculture Services in LMICs

Published on: Apr 12 2023 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 9 Examples of IoT Solutions for Smart Agriculture Services in LMICs
Internet of Things (IoT) solutions are a key part of smart farming initiatives, which use on-farm and remote sensors to generate and transmit data about a specific...