Nairobi, Sept. 21 -- Microsoft has signed a partnership with Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (Agra) to co-create technology solutions that will see 30 million farming households enjoy food security and improve agribusiness.
The deal through Microsoft's 4Afrika initiative will support Agra's digital transformation targeting households across 11 countries by 2021 though their grantees.
Some of the Agra grantees include the National Potato Council of Kenya (NPCK), East Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF), East African Grain Council (EAGC), Amtech Technologies and the Local Development Research Institute (LDRI) and supported SMEs.
The collaboration aims to encourage the use of big data and Artificial Intelligence in the digital transf...