With AI drones and data, Tunisia's start-ups battle water crisis
From soil sensors to AI-powered drones, entrepreneurs in Tunisia are equipping farmers with tech tools and data to help the vital agriculture sector weather the country's worsening water crisis.
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Tunisian start-ups are trying to alleviate the problem by providing farmers with tools and technologies to improve their agricultural methods and manage their crops with less water.
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To address the shortages, Kumulus Water, a "water tech" startup, has built a machine it says can produce up to 30 litres of drinking water a day using solar energy and the humidity in the air.
When air enters the device, it passes through a filter that removes pollutants and cools it to create condensation. The resulting water is then filtered to remove impurities and ensure it is safe to drink, said Kumulus co-founder Iheb Triki.
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