By 
Kakuzi Accelerates Digital Technology Adoption in Agriculture
Agribusiness firm expands Ag-Tech use to strengthen climate-smart farming and improve operational efficiency.
Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc is accelerating the adoption of agricultural technology as part of its wider business development strategy.
The company has established a dedicated Digital Agricultural Transformation Department to lead technology adoption across its operations.
Kakuzi Managing Director Chris Flowers said the department will help accelerate the company’s use of Ag-Tech. The move also supports its transition towards climate-smart agriculture.
Kakuzi Accelerates Digital Technology Adoption in Agriculture
Technology to strengthen climate resilience
Flowers said technology will play a growing role as agriculture faces changing and unpredictable weather patterns.
“The Kakuzi Ag-Tech journey is firmly on course and is anchored on several sustainability initiatives and resilient agronomy practices that we continue to embed across all operations,” he said.
He added that changing climatic conditions make it important for the agriculture sector to adopt new technologies.
Kakuzi is already using Artificial Intelligence (AI), machine learning and data analytics. These technologies are helping the company improve decision-making and operational performance.
AI transforms macadamia processing
One example is the Kakuzi Macadamia Processing Plant.
The facility uses an AI-powered Intelligent Optical Sorting system. The technology automates macadamia nut grading and helps improve production quality.
The company is also deploying new Ag-Tech solutions in its fields.
In addition, Kakuzi is strengthening its drone security surveillance systems as part of its technology adoption efforts.
The creation of the Digital Agricultural Transformation Department is expected to further coordinate these initiatives and accelerate the use of technology across the company’s operations.
For Kakuzi, the shift towards digital agriculture reflects the growing role of technology in building more efficient, resilient and climate-smart farming systems.
Comments