The WEF’s 2023 report Scaling Agritech at the Last Mile explores how digital solutions can improve productivity and resilience for smallholder farmers, who produce one-third of the world’s food but face barriers like poor infrastructure, financing gaps, and climate shocks. Agritech—ranging from mobile advisory tools to precision farming—can boost yields, incomes, and sustainability, yet scaling remains difficult. The report identifies enablers such as digital infrastructure, inclusive business models, local partnerships, and policy support. By addressing connectivity, affordability, and trust, stakeholders can unlock agritech’s potential to strengthen food security and empower rural communities globally.

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