Zambian Startup Uses AI and Satellite Data to Transform Farm Management

Zambian entrepreneur Thomas Fred Lungu is using artificial intelligence and satellite technology to help farmers make more informed decisions about crops, soil and agricultural inputs. Lungu, a software developer and data scientist, co-founded Mytochondria in 2023 with the aim of improving farm management across Africa. The company’s platform uses satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to analyse agricultural land and translate data into practical recommendations for farmers. The technology assesses factors including soil quality, moisture, temperature and nutrient levels. Farmers can use the information to determine when irrigation is required, optimise fertiliser application and identify unusual conditions that could affect crop […]

Zambian entrepreneur Thomas Fred Lungu is using artificial intelligence and satellite technology to help farmers make more informed decisions about crops, soil and agricultural inputs. Lungu, a software developer and data scientist, co-founded Mytochondria in 2023 with the aim of improving farm management across Africa. The company’s platform uses satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to analyse agricultural land and translate data into practical recommendations for farmers. The technology assesses factors including soil quality, moisture, temperature and nutrient levels. Farmers can use the information to determine when irrigation is required, optimise fertiliser application and identify unusual conditions that could affect crop performance. The platform also provides harvest forecasts, giving farmers additional information to support planning and resource management throughout the production cycle. By combining satellite data with AI-driven analysis, Mytochondria aims to ...