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October 15, 2018
Blockchain in Food Systems Blockchain is one of the most exciting emerging technologies and was given much attention during the 2018 CGIAR Big Data In Agriculture Platform Convention. Here are some highlights. There were a series of interactive session …
October 12, 2018
Kenya’s ICT Cabinet Secretary: Data is ‘key’ to smart farming Smart farming is key to developing sustainable agriculture and this can be enabled by use of data in the sector, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru says. Hon. Joseph Mucheru addresses the …
October 11, 2018
Dr. Chandra from FarmBeats on how the FarmBeats system uses Internet of Things (IoT) applications to support farmers and the three main obstacles that the agriculture sector faces in implementing IoT technology.
October 10, 2018
To achieve gender SDGs gender data must be made visible Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires integrated action on social, environmental, and economic challenges within all countries. Marcelo Tyszler, Advisor on Sus …
October 2, 2018
The 2018 CGIAR Big Data in Agriculture Convention is taking place on 3 -5 October at the World Agroforestry Center in Nairobi, Kenya. Here are the 3 key outcomes the Platform is hoping for during the event.