Monthly Archives: January 2017

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New Sowing Application Increases Yield by 30%

13 Jan, 2017  in Rythu Kosam by IDC

The test results of a new sowing app for groundnut farmers reveal that 175 smallholder farmers who followed the advice provided for sowing and managing their crop experienced a 30% yield increase. These farmers, based in Andhra Pradesh, India, received ten sowing advisories through SMS in the local language (Telugu). […]

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MICROSOFT and ICRISAT’S Intelligent Cloud Pilot for Agriculture in Andhra Pradesh Increase Crop Yield for Farmers

9 Jan, 2017  in Digital Agriculture / Rythu Kosam by IDC

Following the launch of the pilot in June 2016, that tested a new Sowing Application for farmers combined with a Personalized Village Advisory Dashboard for the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, the results show a 30% higher average in yield per hectare. The Sowing App was developed to help farmers […]

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