How big data is helping farmers save millions

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Data scientists studying crop growth and weather patterns in Colombia have advised rice farmers not to plant crops, saving 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... Continue Reading How big data is helping farmers save millions

Section: Environment

Tags: Agriculture, Climate Change, Data, Data analysis, Environment, Food

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