Transforming agriculture through data-driven recommendations and innovative technology

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Background

AgWise is a free, modular framework revolutionizing agricultural decision-making through intelligent, data-driven agronomic recommendations. Built on extensive field trials, market trends, climate data, soil analysis, and topography, AgWise delivers precise, context-specific guidance that empowers farmers and agricultural stakeholders to make informed decisions.

Our comprehensive suite of modules provides customized advice on:

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Soil Health
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Planting Date & Cultivar
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Cropping Innovation
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Organic Fertilizer
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Fertilizer Module
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These modules are enhanced by state-of-the-art AI and machine learning capabilities:

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Multimodal & Multilingual Interaction
Seamless communication across languages and input formats
RAG
Retrieval-Augmented Generation
Intelligent knowledge retrieval for accurate, context-aware responses
XAI
Explainable AI
Transparent, interpretable recommendations you can trust

By combining advanced data science, machine learning algorithms, and sophisticated modeling techniques, AgWise has demonstrated the ability to improve crop productivity by up to 30%, potentially closing a third of yield gaps in sub-Saharan Africa. This transformative impact comes while simultaneously optimizing fertilizer use and significantly reducing environmental impactβ€”creating a more sustainable and productive agricultural future.

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Productivity Increase
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Innovation Readiness
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Yield Gap Closure
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Next Version (2026)
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Target Users

AgWise serves a diverse ecosystem of users across public and private sectors, enabling widespread adoption and impact through flexible, multilingual delivery channels. Our platform is designed to reach stakeholders at every level of the agricultural value chain.

Primary Users & Partners:

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National Agricultural Systems
Extension personnel and agricultural officers working within national frameworks
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NGOs & Organizations
Non-governmental organizations driving agricultural development initiatives
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Private Sector Companies
Agribusinesses and companies providing agricultural services and solutions
Accessible Through Multiple Channels

AgWise recommendations are delivered via innovative digital platforms:

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Dashboard
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API
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Chatbots
Multilingual Support

Currently available in multiple languages, with more coming soon:

English
Amharic
Local Languages

Research & Innovation Community: Scientists in the agricultural sector are also key users of AgWise, examining and reusing its modeling workflows and algorithms to further advance agricultural research and innovation. The platform's open, modular architecture enables researchers to build upon existing models and contribute to the collective knowledge base.

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Development & Versioning

AgWise has evolved through a collaborative development process, building upon proven agricultural advisory platforms and continuously expanding its capabilities to serve diverse agricultural contexts worldwide.

v1.0
Operational

Currently operational and deployed, building on proven foundations from leading agricultural advisory platforms.

  • Built on AKILIMO, NextGen, and RiceAdvice
  • Scalable architecture for global deployment
  • Works with any crop (given sufficient response data)
  • Modular framework design
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Coming 2026+

Next-generation features and capabilities to expand AgWise's reach and impact.

  • Seasonal weather forecast integration
  • Organic inputs recommendations
  • Similarity mapping tool for data-scarce areas
  • Enhanced deployment speed and efficiency
Funding & Support

AgWise is made possible through generous funding from leading agricultural development organizations:

CGIAR Fund
Sustainable Farming Science Program (SFSP)
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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The Team

Developed collaboratively by several CGIAR centers, AgWise harnesses the collective expertise of a multidisciplinary team of experts. Our diverse team brings together cutting-edge knowledge and practical experience to create innovative solutions for agricultural challenges.

Our Multidisciplinary Expertise

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Agronomists
Field expertise and crop management
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Crop Modelers
Predictive modeling and simulations
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Data Scientists
Advanced analytics and insights
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GIS & Remote Sensing
Spatial analysis and mapping
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Data Managers
Data quality and governance
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IT Experts
Infrastructure and systems
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Software Engineers
Platform development and architecture
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AI Engineers
Machine learning and AI solutions
Built on Proven Foundations

This collaborative effort ensures that AgWise is enriched with diverse perspectives and experiences from previous initiatives and efforts:

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Our Partners