are not the biggest issue forWorldwide, the rise of cloud computing and AI technologies have popularised the use of big data in numerous applications in– from irrigation controllers to services that capture and analyse data on the soil, weather and crop yields.
Asia Pacific is one of the fastest growing markets for digital farming information and marketplaces, fintech solutions, andBut smallholders in Asia largely use only low-cost tools such as digital soil-testing kits and app-based or text-based services for weather forecasting because of cost barriers, skills gaps and regulatory bottlenecks, the FAO said.
“Data makes farming more democratic – even smallholders can access AI and machine learning to improve yields and reare the lack of devices, lack of internet connectivity and lack of training,” he added.” initiative has teamed up with tech firms such as Microsoft and IBM in 1,000 sites worldwide, including in Nepal, Bangladesh, Fiji, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and Vietnam.
“The aim is to use technology to advance and improve agriculture, nutrition, health and well-being of citizens, especially rural populations,” said Sridhar Dharmapuri, a senior food safety and nutrition officer at FAO, noting that this is particularly crucial after disruptions from COVID-19. “As 4G services expand and 5G services are rolled out, the decreasing costs of smartphones and data are accelerating the adoption of digital tools, including among small holders and familyDespite regulatory hurdles and land fragmentation, the Asia-Pacific region is the fastest growing market for agriculturalGovernments in the region are using, with satellite imagery, for weather forecasts, disaster management and crop insurance, as well as for monitoring and mapping crops strategic for food...
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