20 March 2025A closer look at Africa’s numbers across different variables reveals a continent brimming with untapped potential, especially in agriculture. As global trends shift and populations rise, Africa’s role in feeding itself and the world is becoming more central than ever. The question is: are we ready to unlock that potential?
15 March 2025In the world of innovation, one principle stands tall: build with the user, not just for them. Books like The Lean Startup have helped popularize this user-centered approach, which has revolutionized industries from tech to healthcare. But in agriculture—where the stakes are high and the variables even higher—this mindset is
11 March 2025Why manual labor still dominates—and what must change Rice farming in Rwanda is at a crossroads. While the country has made impressive strides in expanding rice production over the past few decades, a key barrier continues to limit progress: the low rate of mechanization. Across much of Rwanda’s rice-producing regions,
24 February 2025Rice is one of the most important and widely consumed staple foods in the world—and its journey in Africa is a story of transformation, adaptation, and innovation. While many people associate rice with Asia, Africa has its own rich and dynamic history with the crop, dating back centuries. From indigenous
18 February 2025Africa is a continent of rich agricultural diversity. From lush highlands to dry savannas, African farmers grow over 92 types of crops—ranging from cereals and legumes to fruits, vegetables, and oil seeds. But while the variety is vast, a handful of staple crops dominate production. So, what’s growing the most—and
20 January 2025It all started with a question. Why, with so much land and so many capable hands in East Africa, are we still struggling to feed ourselves? That question brought three young strangers from different countries together—united by a dream to build something that matters. We met through the Jasiri Talent
