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"When will African vertical farming have its DeepSeek moment?"

"Last week, the tech world was rocked by the David slays Goliath news that Nvidia—the $2 trillion AI giant with an 80% market share in AI chips—lost $500 billion in market value in a single day. Why? Because of a new player, DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company that did the unthinkable. Like a hibernating crocodile slowing its heartbeat to 3 beats per minute, DeepSeek achieved breakthrough efficiency, using a fraction of the resources Nvidia required. The result? A seismic shift in the market and a wake-up call for complacent giants."

"That is the power of a breakthrough moment. And it's a lesson for every industry, including one that's critical for Africa's future: vertical farming."

"Like AI, vertical farming is a game-changing technology with immense potential. But it's still waiting for its DeepSeek moment—a leap that slashes costs, boosts efficiency, and makes it accessible to the masses."

"For Africa, a continent that has endured four agricultural revolutions yet still depends on food aid, vertical farming isn't just an opportunity—it's a lifeline. Imagine urban centers producing their own food, reducing reliance on imports, and creating jobs in agri-tech. Imagine a future where Africa isn't just a consumer of technology but a leader in sustainable food systems."

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