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This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes the historical structural challenges of African agriculture and models an 'Agriculture scenario' to demonstrate how a transition toward high-productivity, technology-driven farming could reduce food insecurity and poverty by 2043.

This research paper conclusion argues that African nations must prioritize domestic food security, smallholder farming, and sustainable practices over international exports to drive economic growth and reduce poverty. It emphasizes the role of AgTech, irrigation, and political leadership in overcoming systemic barriers such as credit scarcity and climate change risks.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies examines how agricultural technologies (AgTech) and improved access to finance and fertilisers can address food insecurity and low productivity in Africa. It highlights the role of digital tools in providing credit, insurance, and data-driven farming advice, while detailing strategic efforts to increase domestic fertiliser production and soil health across the continent.

This report by WWF South Africa analyzes the financing gap and investment opportunities for climate change adaptation and mitigation within the South African agricultural sector. It highlights the sector's vulnerability to extreme weather and the need for a 'just transition' that includes small-scale farmers. The document identifies specific market potentials for AgTech, regenerative agriculture, and renewable energy, while recommending the development of innovative financial instruments, technical assistance facilities, and concessional finance to unlock private capital.

This fact sheet by GreenCape, produced in collaboration with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, defines Smart Farming/Precision Agriculture (SF/PA) as the application of agtech and analytics to increase agricultural efficiency and yields compared to conventional methods. It outlines the benefits of the technology, the specific challenges facing adoption in South Africa, and the requirements for market growth.

This case study examines the economic and operational impact of adopting precision drone spraying for an 80-hectare smallholder sugarcane cooperative in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Comparing drone services to traditional tractor-mounted boom sprayers, the document details significant reductions in costs, chemical use, and labour, alongside increases in crop yield and sugar content.