The report highlights the potential of AI in assisting smallholder farmers to make better decisions with limited resources through tailored agricultural advisory services, localized information, and decision-making support. To amplify AI’s impact, it also emphasizes the need for support for local languages, solutions based on local data, and investment in digital capacity and access.
The report presents 15 opportunity crops, highlighting their potential to contribute to more diverse and resilient food systems. It also emphasizes the need for greater investment in research, seed systems, processing infrastructure, and public awareness of these crops to expand their use and unlock their potential.
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