Guinea's CRG and Kumy Launch Digital Agriculture Initiative

On 6 August 2026, the Crédit Rural de Guinée (CRG) and Guinean agri‑tech startup Kumy inaugurated the first cohort of the "Agriculteurs Connectés" programme in Conakry, enrolling 4,000 farmers. The launch ceremony gathered government officials, technical partners and media, and featured a live demonstration of Kumy's digital platform, distribution of equipment kits and cultural performances.

The partnership aims to democratise precision agriculture in Guinea by providing farmers with technology‑driven agronomic advice, improved access to financing and tools to boost productivity while reducing risks. CRG Director General Amara Kourouma emphasized the institution’s four‑decade commitment to rural development, stating, "Le partenariat que nous développons avec Kumy vise à mettre à la disposition des agriculteurs des solutions innovantes et des expertises techniques leur permettant d’améliorer leur productivité, de réduire les risques liés à leur activité et de sécuriser leurs revenus." Kumy’s director Boubacar Billo Baldé highlighted the potential of African agriculture to feed its population through such innovations.