Headlines For Sep. 30, 2024
AI-Powered Apps Enhance Farming Efficiency for Smallholders in Kenya
Small-scale farmers in Kenya are exploring using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. AI-powered apps like Virtual Agronomist and PlantVillage offer tailored advice on fertilizer application and pest control, reducing the guesswork that farmers traditionally relied on. With declining agricultural extension officers, these AI tools fill an essential gap by providing real-time, data-driven solutions. Nevertheless, experts warn that an overreliance on artificial intelligence could potentially overshadow indigenous farming knowledge, which has proven successful in local contexts.
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