Agrictech

South Korea is billed to sign a K-Rice Belt agreement with eight African countries next week to help them grow a variety of crops, including rice. Newsmen reports that ministers from these African countries will arrive in Seoul on Monday to sign a memorandum of understanding. The African countries include…

African agritech startups are adding great value to the farming industry through artificial intelligence (AI) technology solutions. Agriculture is highly important for human survival and lays the groundwork for humans to become more productive, talented, and intelligent. We face serious challenges here in Africa, such as feeding an ever-increasing number…

Nigerian agri-tech startup Vendease, an online marketplace that allows restaurants and food businesses to buy goods directly from manufacturers and farms has secured $3.2 million dollars in seed funding. Launched in January 2020 by Tunde Kara, Olumide Fayankin, Gatumi Aliyu and Wale Oyepeju, Vendease aims to address the issues and…

The South African agri-fintech startup HelloChoice made the news today having secured funding from Standard Bank as it looks to strengthen its place as the leading digital fresh produce and agricultural marketplace in the country.

Nigeria is facing a food security crisis that is compounded by the COVID-19 global pandemic and its effects on the food value chain in the country.

The agro-industry in Nigeria is experiencing a renaissance. Thanks to the quagmire the country’s economy was plunged into after years of over-dependence on oil. Out of necessity, the government had to diversify the economy, and agriculture is the viable alternative. Hence, the government developed policies geared towards encouraging farmers and…

What started in 2014 as an experiment at a citrus farm in Cape Town, blossomed into one of Africa’s leading agritech initiatives - Aerobotics. Leveraging drone and artificial intelligence, the company generates in-depth insights for tree and fruit farmers to better manage their resources.

“I believe we will bounce back. Nigerians will trust us again, especially because of the way we have handled this issue very transparently. They also understand that 2020 was an exceptionally difficult year for everyone."

Right early on in life, Bill Kenneths knew that he wanted to become an entrepreneur. He was also particularly interested in agriculture.

To help answer this question, we spoke to Bill Kenneths, the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Farmsponsor.