The Paradox Of Agriculture In Africa - Ngugi, Joram
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While poverty and archaic production methods is what dominates agriculture in most parts of Africa, technology adoption by these farmers must be a priority. High production costs, market failures, information asymmetry and climate change are the major challenges that affect small scale farmers in Africa. With advancement in technology, agritech should be able to solve most of the calamities that hinder agricultural commercialization in Africa. To shift from subsistence farming to agribusiness, use of mobile phone apps and internet can easily reduce the production and transaction costs involved…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
While poverty and archaic production methods is what dominates agriculture in most parts of Africa, technology adoption by these farmers must be a priority. High production costs, market failures, information asymmetry and climate change are the major challenges that affect small scale farmers in Africa. With advancement in technology, agritech should be able to solve most of the calamities that hinder agricultural commercialization in Africa. To shift from subsistence farming to agribusiness, use of mobile phone apps and internet can easily reduce the production and transaction costs involved during production period. A gradual shift to agricultural mechanization and agro processing will guarantee a sustainable agricultural production in the continent.
Autorenporträt
Joram Ngugi holds a masters degree in Agriculture and Applied Economics from Egerton University (Kenya) and The University of Pretoria (South Africa). He is an expert in economic policy analysis, especially through social network approach.