How African Students are Using AI to Solve Agricultural Challenges

African students are building AI tools to predict crop prices and guide farmers, showcasing a new wave of innovation in Africa's Agri-Tech sector...

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A recent hackathon highlighted the creativity of African students in leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address agricultural challenges. The Africa AI Literacy Week Hackathon brought together 50 university students from across Africa to develop AI solutions for real-world agricultural issues.

Winning team developed an AI platform for predicting market prices for agricultural goods, aiding smallholder farmers.
Dr. Shikoh Gitau, CEO of Qhala, emphasized the importance of fostering local innovation through AI.
Second-place teams created an AI chatbot for farm guidance and an Augmented Reality app to optimize farm infrastructure.