SunCulture transforms smallholder farming with cloud-based solutions

SunCulture, a Kenyan agritech company, partnered with Microsoft to empower over 200,000 smallholder farmers using technology. Through the AGIN platform (developed under Microsoft 4Afrika and hosted on Microsoft Azure), farmers enter farm-level data via mobile devices, facilitating access to financing and market support from banks, agri-buyers, and mobile providers. By integrating AI and cloud-based services, farmers receive tailored recommendations, risk profiling, and precision agriculture tools. Microsoft’s TV White Spaces (TVWS) connectivity delivers affordable broadband to rural regions, enabling effective sensor use for data-driven farming even in remote areas. The project focuses on increasing productivity, access to finance, and economic growth for a climate-challenged sector. The solution is seen as critical to scaling agriculture to feed Kenya and, ultimately, contribute to food security across Africa. Modern, data-driven approaches help battle food insecurity and modernize farming for Africa’s youth.