On July 20th, 2025, our founder, Dr. Oluwaseun Ogunmola, joined Osarugue Amayanvbo, host of the AIAN Podcast and Founder of the African Integrative Agricultural Network (AIAN), for an eye-opening conversation about the role of artificial intelligence in African agriculture.
Themed “Harnessing AI for African Agriculture,” the session explored how AI can help solve the continent’s most pressing food security challenges — from improving crop yield predictions to revolutionizing agribusiness value chains.
If you missed the live session, watch the full recording on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/3hcMtDYpKfw
What You’ll Learn from the Episode
Dr. Ogunmola broke down AI in a way that was accessible, actionable, and deeply relevant to Africa’s agricultural future. Some highlights from the conversation include:
- Smart Farming Tools: How smallholder farmers can start using AI-powered weather apps, soil sensors, and yield forecast models — even with limited connectivity.
- Youth in AgTech: The need to attract and equip Africa’s young innovators to build locally-relevant solutions at the intersection of AI and agriculture.
- Data is the New Fertilizer: Why collecting, labeling, and sharing agricultural data is essential for AI tools to thrive in African contexts.
- AI + Indigenous Knowledge: How technology must respect and integrate Africa’s rich agricultural heritage to be truly effective.
Why This Matters
Africa holds 60% of the world’s uncultivated arable land, yet millions across the continent still face food insecurity. AI isn’t a silver bullet — but when applied wisely, it can help us grow more food, reduce waste, and empower farmers like never before.
And as Dr. Ogunmola emphasized, “Africa must not wait to import AI solutions — we must build them ourselves, for ourselves.”
Watch, Share, and Join the Movement
Watch the full podcast episode here
