Fertile ground for partnership: How agritech boom in SEA holds a promise for Latin America

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From the lush rainforests of the Amazon to the majestic Andean peaks, Latin America’s varied topography and diverse climate allow for a thriving agrifood sector that presents many opportunities to agribusinesses and agritech ventures.

However, despite the favourable natural conditions, the industry still suffers from structural weaknesses and underdeveloped technologies.

There are an estimated 100 million smallholder farmers in Southeast Asia, and the booming agritech startup scene has seen the rise of mobile app technology with the potential to aid farmers in utilising and maximising their resources for greater yield.

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Author / Journalist: Alfreda Lee

Category: StartupsTechnology

Markets: Singapore

Topics: Agritech Community

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News Sentiment: Positive

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Article Type: News Report

Published On: 2024-12-16 @ 03:09:18 (14 hours ago)

News Timezone: GMT +8:00

News Source URL: e27.co

Language: English

Article Length: 1478 words

Reading Time: 9 minutes read

Sentences: 1 lines

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