Africa: New App to Connect Kenyan Farmers With Climate-Smart Seeds
By Chris Arsenault
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A new app launched in Kenya on Wednesday could help millions of farmers adapt to climate change by offering information on the best seeds for changing growing conditions, agriculture experts said.
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The free “MbeguChoice” app is the first tool of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa, and was developed by a 25-year-old Kenyan software engineer. “MbeguChoice” means seed choice in Swahili.
It comprises an online database which is also available via a website, and could be expanded to other countries if its roll-out proves successful, officials behind the project said.
“The platform provides information on special characteristics (of different kinds of seeds) for drought tolerance, and the best altitude and area for growing a particular crop,”
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