Climate Adaptation Unlocking Value Chains with the Power of Technology 2025

Tech and data needs, to enable adaptation across food systems value chain TABLE 1 Adaptation use caseShared data needs Illustration Com prehend risks & opport unities Precision farming– IoT sensors (for soil moistur e, temperatur e, etc.) – Drones and Earth observation for aerial imagery – AI and machine learning models for predictive analytics – Smart irrigation systems – Ground sensing technologies– Weather and climate data from meteor ological agencies – Soil data (composition, moistur e, nutrient levels) from agricultural resear ch institutions – Crop yield data from farmers and agronomists – Historical performance data from previous crop seasons – Data on pest and disease prevalence from agricultural extension servicesCropX (ground sensors tech solution) deploys sensors to collect soil data (e.g. salt concentration, fertilizer movements) with ~30% savings in input costs, ~10% yield improvement and ~30% water savings for farmers. Digital agri platforms– Online marketplaces for direct farmer -consumer sales – Mobile apps for advisory services, improved by AI – Blockchain for transaction transpar ency– Market demand data from retailers and consumers – Financial data for farmers (costs, revenue, profits) – Agronomic advice based on soil and crop health data – Consumer preferences and behaviour dataTwiga Foods in Kenya serves 5,000 Kenyan outlets daily and works with 13,000 farmers to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce food waste. Food suppl y chain– Blockchain for traceability and transpar ency – Supply chain management softwar e, power ed by AI for optimization of routes, supply or distribution – IoT devices for real-time tracking of food products – Cloud-based storage for data sharing among stakeholders– Logistics data (transportation, warehousing, distribution) – Food safety compliance data from regulatory bodies – Inventory levels from suppliers and retailers – Consumer feedback on product quality and availabilityOpenSC is helping coffee producers track the sustainability and ethical sourcing of their coffee by using blockchain technology, providing real-time traceability from farm to consumer while reducing inefficiencies across the supply chain. Build resilie nce ag ainst future impacts Regenerative agricultur e– Soil health monitoring tools – Biodiversity tracking and exploration softwar e – Carbon sequestration measur ement tools – AI power ed decision-support systems for sustainable practices– Data on soil carbon levels from envir onmental agencies – Biodiversity and biotic interaction data from ecological resear ch organizations – Crop association, rotation and cover crop performance data from agronomists – Data on ecosystem functions and services provided by introduced and naturally occurring species (pollination, water filtration)In Burkina Faso, Synecocultur e has boosted productivity by 50- 200 times compar ed to traditional farming, generating an income of €1,000/month/500m². This method cultivates over 200 edible plant species without plowing, fertilizers, or agrochemicals, promoting biodiversity and supporting sustainable livelihoods while enhancing the ecosystem. Agri biotech– CRISPR and other AI-power ed gene- editing technologies – Bioinformatics tools for genetic analysis – Microbial inoculants for soil health – Precision agricultur e tools for targeted application of inputs– Genetic data from plant breeding programs – Soil nutrient data from agronomic studies – Performance data from genetically modified crops – Regulatory compliance data for biotech productsCompanies like Corteva have used CRISPR technology to develop drought-r esistant crops, reducing the impacts of water scarcity on farming. Novel farming systems– Hydr oponic and aquaponic systems – Vertical farming technology (LEDs, climate contr ol) – Automated nutrient delivery systems – Data management softwar e for envir onmental contr ols– Market data on consumer demand for fresh produce – Performance data on yield per squar e foot from existing systems – Water usage and recycling data – Energy consumption data for sustainability assessmentsAeroFarms , a vertical farming company, produces 390 times more yield per squar e foot compar ed to traditional farming while using 95% less water. 1 2 3 4 5 6Tech needs Sources: AGBI, BCG, Corteva, CropX, OpenSC, Sony CSL.33 Climate Adaptation: Unlocking Value Chains with the Power of Technology 16