Transforming savannas into productive farmland
The African savannas are among the world’s most iconic ecosystems, characterized by vast grasslands dotted with scattered trees and home to extraordinary biodiversity. As global food security becomes an urgent priority and arable land grows increasingly scarce, the savannas have emerged as a frontier for sustainable agricultural development.
AgriSmart Technologies is dedicated to unlocking this potential. Our mission is to transform savannas into productive farmland using our patent-pending planter and roller/crimper equipment, designed to deliver significant yield improvements without reliance on herbicides. To demonstrate the scalability and impact of our innovation, we have launched pilot operations in Ottawa (Canada) with Area X.O., Auburn (Alabama, USA) with US Department of Agriculture, and across 10,000–100,000 hectares of savanna near Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The plateau-to-savanna sandy soils of this region present an optimal environment for deploying our technologies at scale.
What we’re building
Precision planter (US patent‑pending)
Enables seed‑placed banding with practical deployment — without dual‑antenna GPS systems or specialized soil levelers. Built on three years of field validation.
Advanced roller/crimper (US patent‑pending)
A novel land‑preparation system designed to suppress weeds, reduce tillage intensity, and support regenerative practices — developed in collaboration with the National Soil Dynamics Laboratory (USDA), Auburn, Alabama.
Projects
Ottawa, Canada
Pilot operations in partnership with Area X.O.
Auburn, Alabama, USA
Collaborative field trials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Near Kinshasa, DRC
Planned deployment across 10,000–100,000 hectares of savanna terrain.
Impact
Up to 90%
Lower nitrous oxide emissions
33%
Less fertilizer applied
30%
Higher crop yields
Based on multi‑year field validation and controlled agronomic trials.
Updates
Article — Dr. John M. Ulimwengu,Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute, How AgriSmartTech Innovations Can Contribute to CAADP’s Sustainable Productivity Goals
Dr. Tet Yeap will chair the Global Agri & Food Safety Congress in February 2026 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Dr. Tet Yeap will chair the Second World Summit on Crop Science and Engineering (WSCSE-2026) in March 2026 in Rome, Italy.