From Hope to Data: Africa’s Farming Revolution in Real-Time

If Africa’s farmers have been doing it wrong for centuries, why is satellite tech only arriving now?

African farmers are turning to satellite technology to save their crops — and livelihoods — from unpredictable weather and other challenges. Olabokunde Tope, a Nigerian farmer, saw a section of his cassava farm wither due to an unexpected drought, costing him over $32,000.

To prevent future losses, Tope partnered with EOS Data Analytics, a satellite imagery firm providing precision farming data. Using satellites like EOS SAT-1, Tope now tracks crop health, moisture levels, and optimal planting strategies from his phone.

A great example of how tech can help farmers counter climate-related risks and make informed decisions about herbicides, irrigation, and weeding. With platforms like EOS offering affordable access at $1.90 per hectare, farmers across Africa and beyond are rapidly adopting these tools.

Tope’s cassava farm has thrived since embracing satellite monitoring, raising the question: how long will farming depend on hope rather than data?

Read the full article on MIT Technology Review.

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