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(L-R) Dr. Henry Nakalet Opolot, Project Coordinator for ACDP and Assistant Commisioner at Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Fisheries, Government of Uganda hands over the winning certificate and award to William Luyinda, CEO & Co-Founder of EzyAgric and Esther Karwera Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, EzyAgric Uganda.

Access to internet key to transforming Africa’s agricultural sector – Policymakers

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  • Limited internet access is inhibiting the uptake of agricultural innovations across Africa.
  • While Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, farmers in rural areas are yet to benefit from the innovative solutions designed to increase productivity within the sector.
  • Innovative solutions are the key to boosting employment and increasing youth participation in the agricultural sector.

Limited internet access is inhibiting the uptake of agricultural innovations across Africa. This is according to Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, Uganda’s Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries.

Speaking at the sidelines of the two-day Africa-Korea Agtech Innovation Summit held in Nairobi, Hon. Tumwebaze, said, “While Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, farmers in rural areas are yet to benefit from the innovative solutions designed to increase productivity within the sector.”

The Uganda Minister emphasized the role of Governments’ investment in internet penetration across Africa’s rural areas. This will aid in adoption of …