According to WeFarm, 90% of small-hold farmers are now able to access a cell phone, meaning many could be connected globally. Using WeFarm, farmers can send texts to ask about diseases that might be affecting their crops. "Our farmers have information and knowledge that would benefit other farmers within the network. New seeds to break traditionThe quest for information among farmers does not stop at sending a text. In most of the countries in the area, more than 25% of the population suffers from hunger and chronic undernourishment.

Source: CNN February 23, 2017 10:08 UTC