by MTHULISI SIBANDA
JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – A CLIMATE-smart agriculture platform, leveraging technology, has been launched to revolutionise farming in West Africa and shield farmers in the region from climate change.
An innovation by the New York-based Mita Project, it seeks to deliver real-time weather forecasts, data-driven insights and sustainable farming techniques that pledge to empower farmers to adapt to climate change, increase productivity and improve long-term food security.
Mita Project is seeking the support of individuals, organizations, and philanthropists through its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.
“We are committed to helping West African farmers become more resilient to climate change,” said Walamatien Coulibaly, Chief Executive Officer of Mita Project.
“This platform is more than just technology. It is a lifeline that will allow farmers to make informed decisions, improve productivity, and protect the environment.”
Coulibaly said the company was empowering the farmers to be part of the solution to climate change while ensuring their families and communities thrived.
“We need the support of the global community to help bring this critical solution to West Africa’s farmers,” Walamatien added.
“With your help, we can create a more sustainable, resilient agricultural future for the region and its people.”
The West African farming community is largely reliant on agriculture for livelihoods.
It is vulnerable to unpredictable weather patterns, droughts and floods, challenges which threaten crop yields, disrupt food supplies and ultimately put millions of lives at risk.
– CAJ News