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New app diagnoses crop diseases in the field and alerts rural farmers
04/10/2017
A team under the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) has developed a mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to accurately diagnose crop diseases in the field. The team has won a $US100,000 award to help expand their project to help millions of small-scale farmers across...
SMS market information pilot project in Cambodia builds interest
02/10/2017
Electronic Marketing Communication System (EMCS) is an sms service designed to improve communication and exchange for Maize, Soya Bean and Cassava in Cambodia. The service was designed to facilitate communication and exchange between farmers and traders in remote regions of the country. The EMS...
WSIS Flash Issue No 57 : WSIS Open Consultation Process
02/10/2017
ITU has published its recent newsletter, the WSIS Flash which focuses mainly on the WSIS Forum 2018. This Issue reviews the WSIS Forum 2018 Open Consultation Process, outlining the preparatory process. The WSIS Forum is a unique event of its kind where the programme and agenda are completely...
French version of the course on Experience Capitalisation for Continuous Learning (#Cap_Exp)
02/10/2017
The French version of the course on Experience Capitalisation for Continuous Learning (#Cap_Exp) is now available online and is hosted on the FAO E-Learning Centre. One can access the FAO E-Learning Centre and register and be able to have a free access to the e-learning module through this www.fao...
In Malaysia, drones are used to monitor and enforce forests
28/09/2017
Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s implemented a new initiative called GeoDrone to enhance its forest management activities, including monitoring and enforcement. Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Chief Minister of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg declared:...
Making ICTs work for farmers: Seven Case studies
27/09/2017
ICTs have a huge potential in imporving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in the developing world, especially in the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP). ICTs can give access to market and weather information, allow farmers to transfer money and negotiate prices with traders...
G7 ICT and Industry Ministers’ declaration making the next production revolution inclusive, open and secure
27/09/2017
The G7 ICT Ministers met in Turin, Italy for two days on 25-26 September 2017. The talks focused on openness, security and the support for innovation through the empowerment of small and medium companies. The Ministers acknowledged the fact that the technologic transformation has the potential for...
Harvesting startup is hiring a full time remote sensing scientist
27/09/2017
Harvesting is a Silicon Valley based growing startup driving financial inclusion for farmers. Harvesting uses cutting edge remote sensing & machine learning based approach to help large financial institutions lend small farm holders. Harvesting is now looking for a full time remote sensing scientist...