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Opinion·4d ago·all news from September 27, 2026

How AI Is Helping African Farmers Prepare for El Niño

Opportunity International has deployed a WhatsApp-based AI tool to provide smallholder farmers in Africa with localized agricultural guidance. By offering specific advice on planting schedules and crop selection, the service aims to help farmers mitigate the financial risks associated with unpredictable weather patterns caused by El Nino.

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