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Africa's Agritech Crash Is Teaching Farmers How to Build What Lasts

From failed startups to smarter systems, Africa's agriculture innovators are learning that trust, patience, and local design—not venture capital—may be the real seeds of resilience.

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Thelma Ideozu

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Adetoro Adetayo·Tomi Abe

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November 5, 2025

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Thelma Ideozu

Thelma is a Contributing Researcher and Writer at Susinsight.

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