Learn how we are transforming agricultural extension with AI
AI for agricultural extension
Who we are
Combining user-friendly AI with grassroots expertise, Digital Green is a global development organization working to boost the cost-effectiveness of public extension systems with an AI assistant for front line extension workers.
How We Work
Digital Green partners with governments to upgrade the efficiency of their extension systems with an AI-powered assistant it has designed and developed in communities where extension agents live and work. This innovative technology empowers agents, especially women, to deliver customized advisories in local languages, helping farmers increase their productivity, incomes and climate-resilience at just a fraction of the cost of conventional solutions.
Our Impact
Leveraging innovative technology, including an AI assistant, Digital Green flips the paradigm of agricultural extension by enabling front line workers and farmers to drive innovation, make better decisions for their communities, and inform researchers and policymakers. Our work in a dozen countries on three continents so far has:
Featured Insights
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BlogFrom Unemployment to Entrepreneurs: The Transformative Impact of a Youth-Led Enterprise in Ethiopia
In the vibrant region of Oromia, specifically in Jimma, a remarkable youth-led enterprise named Sabit, Medina, and Mubarak Youth-Led Enterprise (YLE) has emerged as a beacon of hope and change. This group of 30 determined young men and women came together in December 2022 as part of the ACAL-II Phase II project, which focuses on […]READ MORE -
BlogCelebrating the Strength of Cooperatives: The Transformation of Gonde Cooperative in Ethiopia
As we celebrate International Cooperative Day (July 1st), we’re reminded of the essential role cooperatives play in fostering sustainable development, ensuring food security, and empowering communities. Cooperatives help farmers pool resources, share crucial farming knowledge, and access broader markets, which drives economic growth and improves their lives. At Digital Green, we work with many types […]READ MORE -
BlogEmbracing AI: A Leap Towards Enhanced Productivity and Skill Development at Digital Green
At Digital Green, we believe in the power of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for agricultural extension to transform the lives of the farmers we work with. Now, we are harnessing that same transformative power of AI to reshape our work dynamics and enhance productivity. By integrating AI into daily tasks, key deliverables, and organizational systems, […]READ MORE -
BlogEmbracing Climate-Smart Farming in Ethiopia
Digital Green has been working to improve farming advice through videos, focusing on climate-smart agriculture (CSA) in Gumer woreda, Ethiopia. This pilot project aims to educate farmers about climate change and how to adapt their farming practices to mitigate its effects. We produced two videos demonstrating climate-smart practices, such as making vermicompost and using cow […]READ MORE -
BlogClimate-smart practices become more accessible for farmers through Farmer.CHAT, a Generative AI assistant from Digital Green and Gooey.AI
NEW YORK, NY – Digital Green has announced a new product that aims to enhance the development of farmer-driven content, research outputs, and policy guidance at scale. This service was developed by generative AI startup Gooey.AI and partnerships with the Governments of India and Ethiopia, FAO, Microsoft, and Apurva.ai. Famer.CHAT is a locally responsive farmer […]READ MORE -
BlogTransforming Lives Through Self-Help Groups: A Farmer’s Journey to Economic Prosperity
Alimaze Zawuge lives in a small village in Ethiopia. As a wife, mother of five, and farmer, her goal was simple: improve her family’s living conditions. However, her small farm size limited her ability to grow various crops or earn enough income from farming alone. In June 2023, Alimaze’s situation began to improve when she […]READ MORE
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