Challenges in utilizing open and public data in an AgTech startup | Farm Dog – Blog
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As with many industries, the potential of open and public data in agriculture is mouthwatering. Promises of higher yields for the farmer, reduced system waste across the value chain, and greater transparency for the end-consumer are all hopeful results of this powerful data source. As the recipient of a 100,000 grant from the Open Data Institute for our use of open and public data in agriculture, we feel that Farm Dog is in a unique position to share our thoughts on what these challenges are. By June 201...
Crop pest and disease are not going away – top stories from 2016 | Farm Dog – Blog
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And this isn’t just a third-world problem. Growers in the US and Europe also battle daily with pests and diseases attacking their crops. We’ve compiled some of the top pest and disease stories of 2016 from across the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *. Crop pest and disease are not going away – top stories from 2016. Where can you find the most crop diverse farms? Challenges in utilizing open and public data in an AgTech startup.