Zimbabwe wants farmers to use digital tools for fighting climate change and growing more food with less money. Agriculture leader Professor Obert Jiri wrote online that the country helps farmers make better decisions through digital farming. Smart farming uses drones, GPS systems, and artificial intelligence to make farming better and last longer.
The government gave tablets to all farm advisors because these workers connect farmers with research and education. They also bought drones to find and stop harmful pests like African armyworms, which damage corn and sorghum crops. Special planes and vehicle-mounted equipment help control quelea birds, which eat crops.
Blueberry farms save resources by using computer-controlled watering systems and close-together planting. Robert Bob Henson from Palmlife installed solar-powered systems that deliver water and fertilizer exactly when plants need them. His farm even has fans that prevent frost damage to berries.
Afrostain Farmtech offers drone services to farmers. Their sales expert, Tatenda Zhakata, explained that drones provide important information about plant health, soil needs, water levels, and pest problems. Farmers can count plants, check flowers, estimate harvest size, and spot diseases before they spread.
The government gave tablets to all farm advisors because these workers connect farmers with research and education. They also bought drones to find and stop harmful pests like African armyworms, which damage corn and sorghum crops. Special planes and vehicle-mounted equipment help control quelea birds, which eat crops.
Blueberry farms save resources by using computer-controlled watering systems and close-together planting. Robert Bob Henson from Palmlife installed solar-powered systems that deliver water and fertilizer exactly when plants need them. His farm even has fans that prevent frost damage to berries.
Afrostain Farmtech offers drone services to farmers. Their sales expert, Tatenda Zhakata, explained that drones provide important information about plant health, soil needs, water levels, and pest problems. Farmers can count plants, check flowers, estimate harvest size, and spot diseases before they spread.
