Joshua Akinwande has just graduated from a course in precision farming – a global market growing rapidly, and projected to exceed $12 billion by 2030

Joshua Akinwande is excited to announce that he has completed the Precision Agriculture Incubation Program with Nigeria’s Precision Field Academy (founded by the ‘Flying Farmer’, Femi Adekoya)

Joshua joins the increasing number of young ones investing in precision farming (also known as precision agriculture) – an advanced agricultural practice that uses technology to optimise crop production and resource management. It involves the use of data, tools, and techniques to monitor and manage variations in fields, enabling farmers to make more informed decisions about planting, irrigation, fertilisation, pest control, and harvesting.

Says Joshua:

This experience has equipped me with the knowledge and skills to harness the power of precision agriculture, driving efficiency, sustainability, and continuity in farming practices.

We’re witnessing a significant shift in the agricultural landscape. To ensure a food-secure future, we must prioritize sustainability, precision, and efficiency.

Precision farming is a global market growing rapidly, and projected to exceed $12 billion by 2030. It offers an opportunity for agripreneurs to tap into this expanding market by offering technologies, tools, or services that cater to farmers seeking efficiency and profitability.

Some of the tools for precision farming include Drones and UAVs such as SenseFly eBee X (provides high-resolution aerial imaging for crop monitoring) and DJI Agras Series (for spraying pesticides and fertilisers).

Other tools include:

• Crop health monitoring software such as Plantix (a mobile app that uses AI to diagnose plant diseases and suggest solutions);
• Autonomous machinery such as Case IH Autonomous Tractor (a self-driving tractor for planting and harvesting), or AgBot (robots for automated weeding and planting);
• Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as Arable Mark 2: (a weather-resistant device that tracks rainfall, temperature, light, and crop growth);
• Satellite imagery platforms such as Sentera (combines satellite imagery with analytics for crop performance insights);
• Blockchain for traceability such as AgriDigital: (tracks food supply chains using blockchain), or Usage (helps farmers maintain transparency and attract premium buyers)

Governments, consumers, and organisations are increasingly favouring agricultural methods that minimise environmental impact, thereby creating opportunities for businesses offering such solutions.