Country: Kenya
Lead organisation: Cropscan
Farmers face various challenges including lessened productivity and crop yield due to soil degradation and unpredictable climate events. Traditional soil testing only reflects nutrient availability, often failing to address plant health or mitigate environmental impacts. CropScan offers a solar-powered IoT (Internet of Things) device that uses Computer Vision and AI to scan crop leaves, identifying nutrient deficiencies in 2–5 seconds. It recommends precise, nature-positive fertilisers, thus reducing costs by over 45% and curbing greenhouse gas emissions. CropScan also integrates an Early Warning Satellite System, predicting high-risk weather events and sending timely alerts.