Agrix Tech has developed an AI system designed to help African farmers combat the threat of crop pests and plant diseases. The system, called AgroVirus, is a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) that can identify crops with high risk for disease or pests. The system is set to be rolled out across Africa, with a commercial version of the technology scheduled 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.