Digital Space – The Geospacial Tools and How They Apply to Modern Agriculture with Dr Francis Muthoni

In this episode of Digital Spaces by Radio IITA, Dadjie Odok sits down with Dr. Francis Muthoni, a GIS and Remote Sensing Scientist, to explore the role of geospatial technologies in modern agriculture and how they are being applied at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

Dr. Muthoni walks listeners through some of IITA’s key geospatial tools and innovations, explaining how GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data are used to support smarter decision-making across the agricultural value chain. The conversation highlights how these technologies help reduce manual labor, improve productivity, optimize resource use, and minimize post-harvest losses.

Key insights from the episode include:

• How geospatial tools support crop monitoring, land use analysis, and planning
• The practical impact of remote sensing on agricultural research and farming systems
• Ways spatial data enables efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in agriculture
• Why digital and geospatial innovations are critical to the future of African agriculture

This episode offers a practical and accessible look into how data, mapping, and technology are transforming agriculture, making it essential listening for researchers, agripreneurs, policymakers, and anyone interested in agricultural innovation.