Oct 28, 2014
How big data is helping farmers save millions | Gizmag
Data scientists in Colombia have have developed a computer model that can work out what crops work best under specific weather conditions. They have advised...
CGIAR Climate's insight:
Data scientists studying crop growth and weather patterns in Colombia have advised rice farmers not to plant crops, saving them millions of dollars. The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the Colombian Rice Growers Federation have developed a computer model that can work out what crops work best under specific weather conditions in certain areas.