GREEN RAMS FARM: Modernising sheep farming and meat supply in Benin
GREEN RAMS FARM is an innovative agribusiness concept created during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Benin, designed to strengthen local food systems by modernising sheep farming and the supply of fresh, high-quality ovine meat in Benin. The initiative responds to persistent challenges in livestock production and meat availability, including dependency on imports, price fluctuations and […]
GREEN SMART AFRICA: Smart, climate-resilient farming solutions for Sub-Saharan Africa
Developed during the SEED4AFRICA national hackathon in Benin, GREEN SMART AFRICA is an innovative agribusiness idea aimed at transforming vegetable production in Sub-Saharan Africa through smart, sustainable and locally adapted farming systems. The initiative responds to the growing challenges faced by small and medium-scale farmers, including climate change, water scarcity, low productivity, and limited access […]
Youth-led innovations shine at the SEED4AFRICA National Hackathon in South Africa
The final event in the SEED4AFRICA National Hackathon series took place on 11 – 12 March at Carmel Coastal Retreat in George, South Africa, organized by Learning Academy Worldwide. Four teams competed, presenting forward-thinking solutions aimed at sustainable agriculture, food security, and community empowerment. CONCORDIA CLIMATE SMART FARMING introduced students and young farmers to a […]
Recycling and circular resource management: building inclusive circular economies
Waste management is one of the most urgent environmental and governance challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. Rapid urbanisation and changing consumption patterns have increased waste volumes, particularly plastics, packaging, and e-waste, while municipal infrastructure and regulatory capacity often remain insufficient. The result is widespread dumping, open burning, and leakage of waste into rivers and coastal ecosystems, […]
Aquaponics and hydroponics: resource-efficient farming for urban food systems
Urbanisation, land pressure, and climate instability are reshaping agricultural development pathways in sub-Saharan Africa. In this context, controlled-environment agriculture, particularly hydroponics and aquaponics, has gained increasing relevance as a means to produce food in space-constrained environments while reducing water consumption. Hydroponics enables soil-free cultivation through nutrient solutions, while aquaponics integrates fish farming with plant production […]
Benin students showcase cutting-edge solutions at SEED4AFRICA National Hackathon
The second event in the SEED4AFRICA National Hackathon series took place on 6 and 7 March 2025 at the Sakété Campus of the National University of Agriculture, where 6 teams, each supported by a dedicated mentor, gathered to propose solutions to agricultural, environmental, and community challenges faced across Benin. Agricultural productivity and food resilience were […]
Innovative solutions shine at the SEED4AFRICA National Hackathon in Kenya
The 2025 SEED4AFRICA National Hackathon in Nairobi – held on 27 and 28 February at the Don Bosco Boys Town campus – gathered over 100 students in 8 teams to develop solutions addressing Kenya’s environmental, agricultural, and community challenges. A number of teams focused on boosting agricultural productivity through sustainable and scalable models. Two poultry […]
Agritech capacity building and knowledge transfer at events: GreenTech
GreenTech Amsterdam Event with FarmTech Society CEA Lounge talks: DG Cities – Business – Investors. Key Note Introductions: Kilian Kleinschmidt (former UNHCR official, CEO IPA Switxboard Group), Dr. Akintoye Akindele (Platform Capital Group); Moderators: Tiffany Tsui (Vertical Farming Institute) and Dick Veerman (Foodlog). Panel Discussion with FESTO Didactic introduces forward-oriented training methods based on digital […]
Agritech capacity building and knowledge transfer at events: CDFA
FarmTech Society was invited to engage with the Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and a delegation of AgTech leaders from California (e.g. Growers) will visit the Netherlands. The purpose was to visit, engage and exchange with the advanced and innovative cluster […]
Agritech capacity building and knowledge transfer
The project aims to enhance the professional profile of African VET teachers and trainers in the field of agriculture and rural development by offering online, face-to-face and work-based learning opportunities. In order to do so, SEED4AFRICA will support the establishment of an international network of VET – Vocational Education and Training – providers in 3 different […]