Agriculture 4.0, also known as smart farming, is a management concept to efficiently increase the quantity and quality of agricultural output by using advanced technologies including machines and IT devices such as sensors, drones, robots, GPS, AI, and the Internet of Things. These technologies enable farmers to monitor fields precisely, make timely decisions and take […]
Regulation is a key factor to promote sustainable, inclusive economic growth, social welfare, and environmental protection. Regulatory policy touches every sector of the economy and affects the dayto-day activities of businesses and citizens. For this reason, ensuring that regulatory practice is transparent, accountable, efficient, and effective is a top priority for any government. However, regulatory […]
This P-Talk introduces new frameworks that help policymakers to develop the right people with the right skills in preparing for future talent needs. As progress in technology has boosted productivity, it has also started to alter the talent requirements and structures across different sectors. Hazami Habib, CEO, Academy of Sciences Malaysia, shares her views on […]
Application of the IoT has become a foundation for businesses to enhance productivity and adopt smart manufacturing. The IoT has proven highly effective in reducing downtime, monitoring quality, improving energy efficiency, enabling predictive maintenance, and better understanding customers’ needs. The Asia-Pacific region has adopted the IoT progressively. A Microsoft survey in 2021 reported that businesses […]
This P-Talk highlights recent trends in agritech industries and problems agritech players are trying to solve by adopting innovative technologies. Hemendra Mathur, Consultant, Delhi, India, explains different agritech solutions available to farmers on market linkages, agri-fintech, data and advisory services, mechanization, controlled-environment agriculture and e-commerce for agri-inputs. He also focuses on enabling ecosystems, key learning […]
