🌱 WiDS TT Spotlight Talk: CariAgri – AI for Caribbean Agriculture. Featuring Mithra Ramoutar, Agri-Tech Innovator & Founder of CariAgri. In this feature, Mithra Ramoutar, Computing and IT Undergraduate student at The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus, shares the story behind – an agriculture-tech solution designed to support Caribbean farmers through AI, market access, digital tools, and a more connected farming ecosystem.
Mithra is an Agri-Tech Innovator, AI Developer and the founder of Cari-Agri. Watch the full conversation and demo to learn how innovation in data, AI, and agriculture can help strengthen food security across the region. In this Spotlight, you’ll explore:
- AI for Agriculture: How artificial intelligence can be applied to improve crop management, predict yields, and optimize resources for Caribbean farmers.
- Market Access & Digital Tools: The role of digital platforms in connecting farmers directly to markets, reducing post-harvest loss, and increasing profitability.
- Building a Connected Ecosystem: The importance of data sharing, collaboration, and community in creating a sustainable agri-tech future for the region.
- Food Security in the Caribbean: How innovation in data science and AI can directly contribute to more resilient and secure food systems.