AI seen improving agric value chains efficiency, tackling food insecurity

Experts at the Market Access Africa Agri Council event in Lagos emphasized that Nigeria must leverage AI-optimized tools to enhance its agricultural value chain and address food insecurity. Riches Attia, CEO of Winich Farms, highlighted that tech solutions bridging the gap between farmers and markets can reduce post-harvest loss and improve food supply. Attia’s application connects small and medium-scale farmers with buyers, bypassing middlemen and reducing costs. Daniel Udeme-Joseph, MD of Farm Monitor Africa, noted that AI tools can optimize planting seasons and monitor farm conditions, incrOueasing crop yields and mitigating risks. The agripreneurs urged the adoption of technology-driven tools to boost productivity and expand Nigeria’s food value chain. Source: Business Day

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Leveraging AI-optimized tools in Nigeria’s agricultural sector can significantly enhance value chain efficiency and tackle food insecurity. AI can help farmers monitor moisture levels, determine optimal planting seasons, and connect directly with markets, reducing post-harvest loss and eliminating exploitative middlemen. Riches Attia’s Winich Farms and Daniel Udeme-Joseph’s Farm Monitor Africa are examples of how technology can bridge the gap between farmers and consumers, promoting sustainability and increasing crop yields. Adopting such technology-driven tools is essential for boosting Nigeria’s agricultural productivity and food security.