Agrix Tech has developed an AI system designed to help African farmers reduce the incidence of crop pests and plant diseases . The system allows farmers to scan a sample of an affected plant using a mobile app , which then offers prevention measures and both chemical and physical treatments . The system is expected to be rolled out across platforms , with a commercial version of the technology slated for release in January 2020 .
Agrix Tech has developed an AI system designed to help African farmers combat the threat of crop pests and plant diseases. The platform allows farmers to scan a sample of an affected plant using a mobile app, which then offers prevention measures and both chemical and physical treatments. The system is set to be rolled out across Africa, with a commercial version of the technology scheduled for release in January 2020.