The newly-developed Organic Fertiliser Assistant app has been launched, which finds the right combination of organic and mineral fertiliser for crops for farmers
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IRRI’s latest app can help raise farmers’ income

The farming tool is expected to aid farmers located in the Red River Delta and Mekong Delta regions. (Image source: TororoReaction/Shutterstock)
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has developed crop manager software to help farmers in Vietnam better manage crops and increase incomes by US$100 per hectare per crop
AEF’s camera system for better farm management

The ISOBUS standardises communication between farm machinery and management systems. (Image source: AEF)
The Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation (AEF) has devised a Camera Systems project team to resolve the issue surrounding incompatibility of using camera systems with each other and with ISOBUS universal terminals in cab displays
China and FAO sign US$50mn deal to support food systems

China has made strides in decreasing hunger, and is supporting other countries using its own experience. (Image source: Pixabay)
China and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have signed a US$50mn agreement to support the food systems in developing nations
Altor Fund IV and Goldman Sachs set to buy Hamlet Protein
Polaris Private Equity and the Hamlet Protein’s founder Ole K. Hansen, are both exiting the company, according to reports. (Image source: Hamlet Protein)
Altor Fund IV and Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division have partnered to acquire majority share of Hamlet Protein from Polaris Private Equity