Conventional approaches to food production are no longer able to keep up with Africa’s fast-growing food demands and the impact of climate change on agriculture. That’s according to Martin Fregene, Director for Agriculture and Agro-industry at the African Development Bank. Dr Martin Fregene also says the future of agriculture is data-enabled. He joins CNBC Africa for this conversation ahead of the AfDB’s high-level dialogue with African leaders where they will explore ways to scale up successful innovations in the sector.
AfDB’s Fregene on how big data can drive the future of Africa’s agriculture
PUBLISHED: Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:23:45 GMT