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Sustainable fertilizers that preserve quality and fight bacteria
STV Nanotechology Company (STV Nanotech), a Hanoian startup, makes a Nano Silver gel which can be used in agriculture product preservation. Nano Silver is a nanomaterial gel made for sterilization and bacterial resistance, protecting the surfaces of...
Sugarcane flour as a sustainable shrimp feed
MATCh startup finalist from Viet Nam, Dai Thanh Seafood, found a unique solution to keep shrimp healthy and farms profitable. Tran Phuc Hau discovered that ground sugarcane bagasse provides an ideal nutrient combination to the shrimp, water, and pond...
Animal biotechnology is helping all-female shrimp farms flourish
Using animal biotechnology, Enzootic farms all-female freshwater shrimp. The absence of aggressive male shrimp helps monosex farmed shrimp to flourish. "All-female populations are particularly well suited to intensive farming—demonstrating outstandingly...
AI solutions for agriculture
MATCh finalist Intello Labs from India is using AI and smartphones to help the agriculture industry meet new demands in productivity and sustainability. They're using images as a vehicle for communication to improve information flow across the value...
Tailored educational tools for farmers in Myanmar
Knowledge is powering Myanmar startup Greenovator, which helps farmers help themselves. Greenovator's programs encompass consulting, research and development, workshops, training, and education. Consultancy advice is available online...
Breaking the cycle of poverty in Lao PDR through organic farming education
Bolaven means “the home of the Laven people,” and the Laven who work at Lao PDR's Bolaven Farms Limited are producing world-class organic coffees. With a focus on education and output quality, this startup is empowering farmers through a resident organic...
Alternative sugar in Cambodia is helping farmers sell excess crop
New Idea Enterprise from Cambodia developed an innovative solution to the problem of post-harvest loss. Using unharvested and unsold bananas, they make an all-natural sugar. Founder Lim Phara had 20 years of industry experience before joining New Idea...
Access to drying and better profits for Myanmar farmers
"The problem that we are solving is access to bulk post-harvest drying for small farmers. In Myanmar, as in many of the countries in that area, the most valuable harvests happen during the rainy season," according to Brian Powell, CEO of Farm Tech. Farms in Myanmar...
An organic co-op in the capital of Cambodia
Khmer Organics is producing affordable organic fruits and vegetables for Cambodians and equipping farmers with knowledge of organic production. Through this, they are working toward establishing a farming ecosystem that is free of chemicals and genetically modified...
The Uber of machine rentals in Myanmar
Machine owners, operators, and farmers are connecting through a seamless rental network in Myanmar, Tun Yat. Meaning tillage in Bhurmese , they're focused on creating prosperity for all. Tun Yat shares earned profits with farmer share-holders, machine...
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