Tag: Satelite
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Webinar: Feeding Africa – Satellite Data for Food Insecurity in Africa
In a 2023 report by the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC), the institution estimated that over 55 million people faced acute hunger and required urgent food, nutrition, and livelihood assistance in East Africa. According to UNICEF, food insecurity continues to worsen in West and Central Africa, with the number of hungry people set to ... -
Startup Amini: Revolutionizing Agriculture Through AI and Satellite Technology
Image:Unsplash A 2022 report by the World Bank identified a critical barrier to improving agricultural practices in Africa: the scarcity of environmental data. This lack of information on factors like soil quality, rainfall patterns, and pest prevalence makes it difficult for farmers to make informed decisions about planting, irrigation, and pest control. This data gap ultimately hinders ...
