Connected Farmers, Better Harvests: How Cameroon’s Agritech Innovators Are Transforming Agriculture

In Cameroon, where agriculture employs nearly 60% of the population, farmers have long faced limited access to markets, information, and modern tools. Today, a digital revolution is reshaping the sector — driven by a new generation of innovators and a World Bank-supported initiative accelerating change across the agricultural landscape. The Acceleration of the Digital Transformation of Cameroon Project (PATNUC) aims to expand digital inclusion while increasing the use of digital agricultural solutions. By investing in connectivity, digital literacy, and data systems, the project is helping farmers overcome structural barriers that have long constrained productivity and market access. Beyond infrastructure, PATNUC delivers tangible support to farmers. Through an e-voucher system, 35,000 smallholders access improved inputs such as seeds and fertilizers, while digital tools provide real-time insights into soil health and farming conditions. The result is stronger productivity and resilience, with projected yield increases of up to 100% for key crops. Central to this transformation is a flagship initiative: the Agritech Innovation Challenge.