Agrictech

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.