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One Youth Farmer, 15,000 Others Inspired

Across Africa, digital agriculture is reshaping how young people see farming. Drones, climate apps, …

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Virtual Agronomist Reaches 250,000 Farmers: Scaling Real Solutions, Fast

Just one month ago, we announced that Virtual Agronomist had reached more than 250,000 farm plots …

Last Mile, First Priority: What It Takes to Get Tech to the Field

A Q&A with Monalisa Mutesi, iSDA’s Uganda Country Director “The last mile is where change takes …

Beyond the Harvest: How Virtual Agronomist Is Doing More Than Improving Yields

“Last year’s income was quite high, so I decided to build a good house for me to live in, and this …

AI Advice in Action: Virtual Agronomist Delivers Higher Yields for Ugandan Sunflower Farmers

Uganda’s agricultural sector plays a vital role in driving economic growth, reducing poverty and …

Why Science Still Matters in the Ai Era

In a world increasingly focused on artificial intelligence and digital solutions, Dr. Keith Shepherd …

Why the Next Generation of Farm Advisory Needs More Than Just Cool Tech

Across Africa, millions of farmers face a fundamental challenge: they lack access to timely, …

Building Virtual Agronomist: Notes from a Kenyan Software Engineer

Meet Abi Wairimu, one of the brilliant minds behind Virtual Agronomist. Her journey began with a …

200,000 Plots and Counting: Celebrating One Year of Our Virtual Agronomist AI Advisory Service

In its first year, our Virtual Agronomist AI advisory service has provided tailored nutrient …

Virtual Agronomist Delivers 100,000 Tailored Advisories to African Smallholder Farmers in the First Year

We are thrilled to share that iSDA’s Virtual Agronomist AI advisory service has helped African …

Unveiling the Impact of iSDA's Rice Harvest Data Survey in Mwea, Kenya

Rice production is central to Mwea’s agricultural identity, contributing significantly to Kenya’s …

2024 in Review: Celebrating a Year of Milestones and Impact

As 2024 comes to an end, our team at iSDA are proud to look back on a year marked by progress, …

iSDA’s Virtual Agronomist Featured by Voice of America: Transforming Farming in Kenya

At iSDA, we are committed to revolutionising agriculture across Africa by empowering farmers with …

Stories From the Field: A Female Focus

As the global agricultural landscape evolves, the role of women in farming is increasingly …

10,000 Farmers: Next Generation Virtual Agronomist Launches in Kenya and Uganda

We are thrilled to announce that our next generation Virtual Agronomist, has amassed 10,000 users …

Promising Future Yield Responses With Virtual Agronomist in Zambia

Maize is a staple food for over half of the Zambian population and is cultivated by around eighty …

Three Times More Yield for Tanzanian Farmers With Virtual Agronomist

At iSDA, we have been seeing fantastic positive yield responses with Virtual Agronomist across a …