Using open data, farmers can be able to access accurate and relevant information on plant crops, thus reducing food waste, according to Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutritions (GODAN) executive director Andre Laperrière
Agriculture
Accelerating food security initiatives for Asia and the Pacific

The aim is to develop Asia-Pacific’s food security and rural prosperity. (Image source: chanwity/Pixabay)
The Asia-Pacific’s civil society organisations (CSO) have participated in a two-day meeting in Bangkok, in line with their participation in a major multilateral conference for the development of the region’s food security and rural prosperity
Report: Plant-based meat market to expand at more than 11 per cent CAGR till 2025

The global soy-based meat market will see growth by the end of the forecasted time. (Image source: nishimura1123m/Pixabay)
The soy source segment of plant-based meat market will likely register more than 10 per cent gains by the end of the predicted timeframe owing to growing consumer awareness of its numerous health benefits and rising usage in cookies, crackers, snacks and baked products, according to Global Market Insights
China’s Tentamus Haikou cooperates with Cambodia’s agriculture ministry

During the meeting, Chen informed the Ministry about Tentamus food testing services, quality control and the efficiency of the lab system. (Image source: Tentamus)
The director of the international cooperation department Somany Prum visited Tentamus Analytics Haikou, China, representing Cambodias Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
How open data play a role in agriculture

With universal access to a strong data ecosystem, this would enable farmers to develop their farming and production practices. (Image source: Free-Photos/Pixabay)
To achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) of zero hunger and increase food security by 2030, governments and multilateral agencies are looking to open data to boost agriculture and farming