The Mnzeru Mkupangwa mobile app, powered by AI, was launched to support Malawian farmers facing crop diseases and limited agricultural knowledge.
With just a smartphone camera, the app allows farmers to quickly identify plant diseases, providing instant access to expert agricultural insights that were previously hard to come by. According to a World Bank report, many Malawian farmers lack access to modern farming techniques, contributing to low adoption rates of efficient practices.
The app addresses this gap in a sector where only 7% of Malawians are commercial farmers, and 24% of them still live in poverty. Crop diseases account for significant economic losses, sometimes reaching 40%. By offering real-time disease detection, Mnzeru Mkupangwa aims to help farmers improve yields, boost income, and enhance overall economic stability.