Insights

In Meru County, Kenya, at the vibrant heart of its agricultural community, Annred Gakii’s farm stands as a testament to innovation and resilience. At 29, this single mother has dramatically transformed her agricultural practices and economic outlook through the strategic use of advanced technology. By leveraging the capabilities of Farmer.Chat Kenya, an AI-powered digital assistant […]

Agriculture is a key driver of global food security, but it also significantly contributes to methane emissions, particularly from livestock. With the growing need to address climate change while enhancing agricultural productivity and reducing costs for farmers, a new initiative led by the University of California (UC Davis), college of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, through […]

On October 15th, as we mark the International Day of Rural Women, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and leadership of women in rural communities. In Ethiopia, where women often face limited access to education, financial services, and leadership roles, programs like Digital Green’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) are changing lives. These SHGs are more than just […]

In the vibrant region of Oromia, specifically in Jimma, a remarkable youth-led enterprise named Sabit, Medina, and Mubarak Youth-Led Enterprise (YLE) has emerged as a beacon of hope and change. This group of 30 determined young men and women came together in December 2022 as part of the ACAL-II Phase II project, which focuses on […]

As we celebrate International Cooperative Day (July 1st), we’re reminded of the essential role cooperatives play in fostering sustainable development, ensuring food security, and empowering communities. Cooperatives help farmers pool resources, share crucial farming knowledge, and access broader markets, which drives economic growth and improves their lives. At Digital Green, we work with many types […]

At Digital Green, we believe in the power of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for agricultural extension to transform the lives of the farmers we work with. Now, we are harnessing that same transformative power of AI to reshape our work dynamics and enhance productivity. By integrating AI into daily tasks, key deliverables, and organizational systems, […]

Digital Green has been working to improve farming advice through videos, focusing on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in Gumer woreda, Ethiopia. This pilot project aims to educate farmers about climate change and how to adapt their farming practices to mitigate its effects. We produced two videos demonstrating climate-smart practices, such as making vermicompost and using cow […]

Alimaze Zawuge lives in a small village in Ethiopia. As a wife, mother of five, and farmer, her goal was simple: improve her family’s living conditions. However, her small farm size limited her ability to grow various crops or earn enough income from farming alone. In June 2023, Alimaze’s situation began to improve when she […]

A remarkable transformation is unfolding among a dedicated group of wheat farmers in the lush landscapes of Bonga, Ethiopia. These farmers, who had been tilling the land together for nearly a decade, found themselves at the heart of a revolutionary change brought about by a collaboration between Digital Green, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, […]

As we observed International Indigenous Languages Day this week, we reflected on the unique intersection of language, agriculture, and technology and how these elements combine to support farmers around the world, particularly in culturally rich regions like Ethiopia. Farming embodies a heritage interwoven with the cultural and linguistic fabric of communities. Recognizing this, Digital Green […]