BY MBONGENI NDLELA
MBABANE- The African Union will host its first Digital Agriculture Conference from 1–3 December 2025. The event aims to fast-track the digital transformation of agriculture across the continent.
AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment Moses Vilakati says digitalisation is reshaping global industries and agriculture must move with the times. He notes that digital farming is now essential for food security, higher productivity, job creation, and building resilient agri-food systems.
The conference will focus on four key areas:
- Showcasing digital solutions that improve agriculture.
- Mobilising investors to support scalable innovations.
- Harmonising policies to strengthen digital growth.
- Building partnerships between governments, private sector and research bodies.
Vilakati says this conference marks the beginning of a continental movement that will help farmers, agribusinesses and communities benefit from modern, climate-smart agricultural tools.
