Tag: Agritech
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Singapore’s Skyline of Greens: World’s Tallest Indoor Vertical Farm Opens in Jurong West
Singapore Unveils the World’s Tallest Indoor Vertical Farm In a bold leap for urban agriculture, Singapore opened Greenphyto, an indoor vertical farm touted as the world’s tallest. Sitting in the Jurong West industrial area, the facility rises 23 meters above the ground, with leafy greens and herbs set on multiple levels within a maze of…
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Why More Young Singaporeans Are Choosing Skilled Trades Over Traditional Degrees
Emerging Trends: Youths Shifting Toward Skilled Trades In Singapore, a quiet but growing shift is taking place. While universities light up with aspirations for engineering, research, or creative careers, a rising number of young people are discovering the value of skilled trades. From plumbing and lift technology to modern farming and agricultural technology, the trades…
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Arya.ag: Investor Magnet in Profitable Indian Agritech Storage
Overview: Arya.ag blends storage and lending to stabilize profits When global crop prices wobble, some businesses struggle to maintain margins. Not so for Arya.ag, a leading Indian agritech company that combines storage facilities near farms with tailored lending services for hundreds of thousands of farmers. By reducing post-harvest losses and providing accessible credit, Arya.ag has…
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Arya.ag’s Profitable Rise: How India’s Agritech Platform Draws Investors Amid Falling Global Crop Prices
India’s Agritech Spotlight: Arya.ag’s Dual Model of Storage and Finance Amid a global backdrop of falling crop prices, Arya.ag, a pioneering Indian agritech company, has managed to attract significant investor interest while maintaining profitability. The company blends two critical services for farmers: near-farm storage facilities and accessible lending, creating a resilient business model that aligns…
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Mwanje Vicent: The Young Agripreneur Redefining Coffee and Banana Farming in Uganda
Introducing a New Wave of Ugandan Agripreneurs Uganda’s agricultural sector is undergoing a vibrant transformation as a new generation of agripreneurs steps onto the scene with fresh ideas, disciplined practices, and a clear focus on sustainable growth. Among these leaders is Mwanje Vicent, a determined young farmer who has embraced training, mentorship, and scalable farming…
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What Kenya Can Learn From Indiana’s Farming Prowess
Introduction: A Lesson Across Continents On the plains of Indiana, a scale of agriculture that many Kenyan farmers only hear about in reports becomes tangible. The United States’ corn belt isn’t just about large fields; it’s a system built on thoughtful policy, access to credit, advanced machinery, data-driven farming, and strong cooperative networks. Kenya, a…
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Kenya Can Learn from Indiana’s Farming Prowess
From 5,000 Acres to African Fields: A Lesson in Mechanization Walking through a vast Indiana cornfield, one is reminded of the pivotal role mechanization plays in modern agriculture. While Kenya has made strides in improving smallholder productivity, the scale and efficiency showcased in the American Midwest offer a blueprint for accelerating farming outcomes across East…
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Alberta Beekeeper Tests Australian Insulated Hives as a New Path for Canadian Beekeeping
Overview: A new premise for a beleaguered industry In Alberta, a master beekeeper is challenging conventional wisdom about hive design in a bid to bolster a struggling Canadian beekeeping sector. Sheldon Hill, based three hours southeast of Calgary, is evaluating a product from Australia that promises superior insulation and improved winter survivability for bees. While…
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From space science to dinner plates: Reimagining the future of farming indoors
Introduction: a new blueprint for growing food As extreme weather—heavy rainfall, heat waves and droughts—and a rapidly changing climate threaten global crop yields, scientists are reimagining how we grow food. An international team from the University of Adelaide, the University of Cambridge, the University of Western Australia and NASA has outlined a bold vision for…