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Bringing together start-ups, corporates, industry bodies, governments and venture capital firms, the Microsoft for Agritech Startups programme aims to create a shared platform for learning and innovation
Microsoft’s program to accelerate growth of agritech start-ups in India Read More
International Platform for Digital Food and Agriculture was conceived in early 2019 when 74 Agriculture Ministers and high-level representatives from international organisations called on FAO to develop the idea
FAO’s International Platform for Digital Food and Agriculture to advance farming sector Read More
According to FAO, every year about 14% of the world’s food is lost before even reaching the market which is is valued at $400 billion annually. When it comes to environmental impact, food loss and waste generate 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Food loss & waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability: FAO Read More
FAO, IBM and Microsoft focus on concrete and sustainable ways Artificial Intelligence can be used in line with ethical principles endorsed by Pope Francis
Artificial Intelligence in agriculture can help bridge digital divide while tackling food insecurity: FAO Read More
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has started making inroads in agriculture sector.Various organisation in India such as ICRISAT, Microsoft, CropIn, SatSure, DronaMaps among many others have started adoption of AI with agriculture, resulting into better yield and higher income for farmers. Rajesh Aggarwal, Managing Director, Insecticides (India) writes on this future technology
Artificial Intelligence in agriculture eases risk of changing weather patterns Read More