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Malawi app aims to help farmers dealing with crop disease

The Mnzeru Mkupangwa mobile app, which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), was launched in response to the challenges faced by Malawian farmers due to crop diseases and a lack of agricultural knowledge.

The App enables farmers to swiftly detect plant diseases using only a smartphone camera, transforming access to agricultural expertise in Malawi.

Malawian farmers have historically had limited access to latest farming expertise, according to a World Bank assessment critiquing their delayed adoption of modern farming techniques.

The Mnzeru Mkupangwa App overcomes this gap by focusing on Malawi's agricultural sector, where only 7% of the population is commercial farmers, yet 24% of this group continues to live in poverty.

Crop diseases contribute to significant economic losses—up to 40% in some cases. By providing real-time disease identification, the app aims to mitigate these losses, helping farmers secure more reliable yields and improve their economic stability.

Read more at ITWebAfrica

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