CHANGE MAGAZINE

In emerging countries, agriculture remains the primary industry for their economy and one-third of the world’s economically active population obtains a living through agriculture. According to the World Bank, in 2011-2015, agricultural employment makes up over 60% of the total employment in over two-thirds of African countries and most of South Asian countries. With agriculture being such an essential sector among middle and low income population, constant efforts to innovate and improve efficiency of agricultural activities need to be adopted by farmers, entrepreneurs, policy makers and corporate sector.

In this issue, we are happy to bring a collection of cases in agricultural innovation to our audience. While reading, I hope you keep the following questions in mind, and hopefully seek solutions from both the cases and your own experiences.

1. What are the common challenges that innovators face in agricultural sector?
2. Do you think the solutions in the cases are feasible, efficient and replicable?
3. If you were given the chance, how would you do differently?

I hope you can co-create and co-innovate with us in this journey, and empower farmers, their families and the whole economy. Happy reading!

Sincerely,

Bolun Li

Co-founder, Diinsider