I've just published a new feature on hardwarethings.org.Facing supply chain issues moving parts to their countries as well as within them, African agriculture technology hardware startups are developing unique solutions. In this piece, I explore lessons learnt from two agritech startups: one in Ghana manufacturing threshers for grain harvest, and another in Egypt building hydroponic systems for growers.It's the first except of our new zine, No Tracking, that focuses on the supply... more

I've just published a new feature on hardwarethings.org.In Ethiopia and Nigeria, hardware innovators are developing sensors and electronic devices for monitoring bee hives. Their aim: to improve the quality of honey that gets exported. Startups like Anabi and Honey Flow Africa have for-profit objectives, while the SAMS project develops open-source beehive designs and practices as a partnership between 5 universities and other intensive research institutions.Jessica Pothering, reporting... more