Farmers Told To Embrace Technology To Increase Yields

Farmers have been challenged to embrace technology to boost yields in the midst of climate change.

Artificial intelligence scientist Panashe Chiurunge said embracing technologies in agronomy will enable farmers to attain high yields even on small pieces of land. He said:

As population increases outstrip the natural growth of agricultural crops, there is a need to embrace technology because it allows the farmers to produce sufficient quality crops on small pieces of land.

Chiurunge was speaking at the ongoing international conference on academic excellence for leadership transformation and innovation in Africa at Africa University in Mutare.

Southern Utah University director of International Outreach, and International Affairs, Lambert Pungu Okito said malnutrition is a serious threat to African communities as it reduces the intelligence quotient (IQ) of children at school. Said Okito:

Most children in Africa go to school without eating. This affects the IQ of the child. Malnutrition is also a threat to adults as it has the potential to reduce the life cycle and immunity.

In September, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Food and Nutrition Security Committee said around 19 million children under five years are malnourished. | NewsDay