Agripreneurs in Africa are redefining the future of agriculture by combining innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. This new generation of farmers is moving beyond traditional practices to build profitable and scalable agribusinesses. Young entrepreneurs are leveraging technology to create value across the agricultural value chain. From production and processing to marketing and distribution, agripreneurs are identifying ...

The AYuTe NextGen 2025 summit in Kampala brought together over 200 young innovators from ten African countries to showcase technology-driven solutions aimed at transforming smallholder farming. Under the theme “AgTech Generation Rising,” the event highlighted scalable innovations in climate-smart agriculture, market access, and agri-finance. Among the standout ventures were Kenya’s Kimplanter Seedlings, which offers drought-resilient ...

A live X Spaces event exploring how young African innovators are using artificial intelligence (AI) to address food security challenges highlighted that digital inclusion is essential for rural communities. The one-hour live event on X, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for Africa, brought together three AI ...