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University of Cordoba launches mobile app that controls amount of fertilizers and water
The Hydraulics and Irrigation research team at the University of Cordoba has just launched a mobile app called Reutivar App that lets farmers control and measure the ideal amount of water and fertilizers to be used in these kinds of irrigation systems. The purpose of this tool is to equip fertigation with scientif...Read more
Aquaponics AI unveils a cloud based platform for aquaponics growers
Aquaponics AI, a social-impact aquaponic technology company has released their cloud based data management and visualization solution. Designed to improve the way aquaponics growers grow, Aquaponics AI provides an efficient, time saving, user friendly software for the rapidly increasing number of a...Read more
Dupont Pioneer launches mobile tool to identify pests, diseases in crops
Dupont Pioneer released a major update to its Pioneer Seeds App with a new tool: Threat ID. This technology delivers farmers access to cutting-edge pest, disease and deficiency identification technology for their crops in the palm of their hands. Threat ID, powered by Plantix, allows farmers to detect issues impa...Read more
NCDEX, ties up with Skymet to launch derivative trading on weather index
In a first for India, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) is set to launch two weather-sensitive indices — ‘Weather Index’ and ‘Rain Index’. The exchange has tied up with private weather forecasting company Skymet to source data points and analyse them to p...Read more
Kohler Engines launches new digital training for consumers
The latest circumstances have accelerated the digital transition and offered the opportunity to develop new forms of work organization, build and strengthen relationships, enhance services and products. Considering the ongoing revolution in how we access and consume contents, Kohler says it deliberate...Read more
World Food Safety Day : “Food safety, everyone’s business”
Food safety and food security are interlinked. While climate change and environmental impacts on food chain are triggering food security problems, concerns about the safety of currently available agricultural products are growing to be equally grave. This coupled with the changing consumer patterns due to the curr...Read more
Microsoft announces programme for agritech start-ups in India
Microsoft has announced on Wednesday the launch of a programme for agritech start-ups in India that are committed to driving transformation in agriculture. It is designed to help start-ups build industry-specific solutions, scale and grow with access to deep technology, business and marketing resource...Read more
FSSAI launches cloud based food safety compliance online platform.
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced the launch of its cloud based food safety compliance online platform. The platform will be called ‘Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS)," as per the statement released by the FSSAI. The new online platform is ...Read more
3F Oil Palm Agrotech launches mobile app for oil palm farmers
3F Oil Palm Agrotech Pvt. Ltd, a leading oil palm company in India, today announced that it has launched ‘3F Akshaya’ mobile app, first-of-its-kind app in the country for oil palm farmers. This integrated mobile app, which is available on Google Play Store, will let the farmers avail co...Read more
ICL launches ‘Crop Nutrition Advice Forum’ for farmers & agronomists
ICL Fertilizer is going to launch a new, international and interactive advisory crop nutrition forum, AgroPro.com, created in response to the agronomic communication challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Online, the AgroPro community offers a speedy and supportive way for farmers and a...Read more
FarmERP highlights AgTech Industry’s contribution during the COVID19 outbreak
The supply chain has been disturbed on a massive level and steps are being taken to appropriately rectify them. The prices of agricultural produce has dropped by 20% which is a major cause for concern. The AgTech industry has also been hit to an extent, due to less business coming in and declined demand for...Read more
Agri Innovation - Empowerment Through Knowledge
These apps support organizations to increase their impact.The apps are built from a farmer perspective with practical advice that is easily applicable to their crops. Data is gathered and used to make predictions and support management decisions of farmers and affiliated companies. Customized advices on cultivati...Read more