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Malawi Farmers Turn to AI for Climate Resilience

9/12/2025

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Small-scale farmers in Malawi use the AI chatbot Ulangizi for agricultural advice to address climate change effects.
After losing crops to Cyclone Freddy, farmer Alex Maere successfully grew potatoes by following AI recommendations.
Over 80% of Malawi's population depends on agriculture, facing significant poverty and food insecurity.
Farmers encounter challenges like limited smartphone access, poor internet, and low literacy.
Tech specialist Mvalo cautions that inaccurate AI advice could jeopardize farmers' livelihoods.

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Story summary

Small-scale farmers in Malawi use the AI chatbot Ulangizi for agricultural advice to address climate change effects.
After losing crops to Cyclone Freddy, farmer Alex Maere successfully grew potatoes by following AI recommendations.
Over 80% of Malawi's population depends on agriculture, facing significant poverty and food insecurity.
Farmers encounter challenges like limited smartphone access, poor internet, and low literacy.
Tech specialist Mvalo cautions that inaccurate AI advice could jeopardize farmers' livelihoods.