Smart Agriculture: AgriTech, AI and Precision Farming
Use sensors, drones, satellite data, AI and digital platforms to improve yields, reduce costs and adapt to climate change.
- 3 days
- Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
- Afriskora Certificate of Completion
Course overview
Digital technologies are helping African farmers produce more with less water, fertiliser and labour. This course explains precision agriculture, remote sensing, IoT sensors, AI for crop and livestock monitoring, digital marketplaces and agri-fintech, and how to assess which technologies pay off at different farm scales.
Who should attend
- Farmers and farm managers
- Agribusiness and cooperative leaders
- Agricultural extension and research staff
- AgriTech entrepreneurs and investors
What you will be able to do
- Explain precision and smart farming technologies
- Use satellite and drone data for crop monitoring
- Apply AI and sensors to irrigation, pests and livestock
- Evaluate digital platforms and agri-fintech
- Assess technology costs and returns
Course outline
Module 1Precision agriculture
- • Precision farming principles
- • Soil and yield mapping
- • Variable-rate inputs
- • Smart irrigation
Module 2Data and AI
- • Satellite and drone imagery
- • IoT sensors
- • AI pest and disease detection
- • Livestock monitoring
Module 3Digital agriculture business
- • Digital marketplaces
- • Agri-fintech and insurance
- • Return on investment
- • Adoption plan
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Smart Agriculture: AgriTech, AI and Precision Farming course?
The course runs for 3 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.
Do I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.
How do I book and pay?
Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.
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