How scientists plan to change agriculture in Africa

Tractor in the field (Photo: Courtesy)

NAIROBI, KENYA: Scientists and a start-up company in agriculture are piloting an agriculture digital wallet and decision-making tool promising to address perennial food insecurity in Africa.

Scientists from IBM Research and start-up Hello Tractor are piloting an agriculture digital wallet and decision-making tool which provides demand and supply visibility for farmers, tractor fleet providers and banks to give farmers the equipment and technology they need to build a sustainable farm.