The sugar industry in Africa has had its fair share of seasonal challenges and problems, ranging from fragmentation of lands making it uneconomical for small holder farmers, nutrient exhaustion in soil from maintaining the same crop over years without any kind of regenerative activity, and dwindling crop yields among many others. The industry also faces the challenge of cane poaching, with the survival of many sugar companies threatened by the practice.
The agricultural sector is a major driver of Kenya’s economy and a source of livelihood for most of the population. The agriculture sector plays a key role in reducing poverty and increasing food security across the continent. The Digital Earth Africa (DE Africa) platform was developed to leverage the capabilities of satellite data by providing open and freely accessible services.