KALRO empowers Kenyan farmers with personalized agricultural guidance

Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), in partnership with TomorrowNow.org and Tomorrow.io, has piloted AgriAdvisor, an AI-driven copilot designed for small-scale farmers in Kenya. The copilot leverages generative AI to provide localized agronomy and weather advice, supporting farmers in both English and Swahili. Accessible via multiple digital channels, this solution targets gaps in real-time agricultural information for rural farmers. The implementation demonstrates the capabilities of Microsoft Copilot in addressing language, access, and contextualization issues for emerging markets. While detailed business metrics are not stated, the impact is positioned around improved on-farm decision making and sustainable productivity gains. The project is rooted in Microsoft Research Lab Africa's ongoing push for scalable, AI-based market interventions. AgriAdvisor demonstrates a technology approach tailored for localized, actionable knowledge delivery, making it easier for farmers to access best practices without direct expert intervention.