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Smart Farming: Tech for sustainable food

September 13, 2024

Optimal land cultivation with satellite data, VR courses for farmers and a supply chain app for better traceability of sustainable foodstuffs: farming in the digital age.

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More transparency for more sustainable products

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Koltiva is an Indonesian tech startup that’s aiming to use its supply chain software to ensure the traceability of palm oil from farmers to retailers. This is crucial for sustainable production.
LifestyleMarch 22, 202402:01 min
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AI analysis of satellite data for Africa

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The Kenyan startup Amini uses satellites to make environmental data more accessible for Africa. It’s a way for local farmers to get more information about biodiversity, soil quality and climate influences.
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VR training for better cotton harvests

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In Cameroon, farmers attend VR courses to learn new cultivation methods to be better prepared for climate change. Pest control and the right application of fertilizer are practiced on virtual fields.
LifestyleMarch 22, 202402:25 min
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