Cameroonian startup Agrix Tech has developed a mobile app that helps farmers to prevent and treat crop diseases utilising machine learning technologies. Founded in August 2018, Agrix Tech is using mobile and machine learning technologies to overcome vital agricultural challenges on the continent. “Most of the small-scale farmers in developing countries are self-taught farmers who lack proper knowledge in crop diseases and pests’ management,” says Adamou Nchange Kouotou, founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Agrix Tech. So far, Agrix Tech has 230 active users, all in Cameroon, though the startup does plan to expand to Kenya and Nigeria in 2022. Grant-funded until now, Agrix Tech is seeking US$580,000 in funding to improve its product capability and scale.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 08, 2021 08:26 UTC