On July 11, 2024, Space in Africa hosted a webinar titled "Feeding Africa – Satellite Data for Food Insecurity in Africa," focusing on how space technology is addressing Africa’s food security challenges. Speakers including Laure Boudinaud from the World Food Programme, Edward Boamah from Digital Earth Africa, Stephen Korir from Amini, and Mustapha Iderawumi as moderator discussed innovative Earth observation (EO) applications in food security, emphasizing the role of real-time data in tackling issues like climate risks and optimizing resource management. They highlighted projects using EO technology to monitor crop health, predict food production, and support emergency responses, underscoring the potential of these technologies in advancing sustainable agricultural practices across Africa.
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