Philippines farmers to get rice-growing advice via text messages

Farmers in the Philippines will soon have nutrient management advice tailored specifically to their rice crops delivered to their mobile phones. Sify reports.

Dr. Roland Buresh, part of the International Rice Research (IRRI) team, said that after responding to a series of simple questions about their rice paddy, farmers would receive an automated text reply recommending what amounts, sources, and timings of fertilizer are needed for profitable rice production in their paddy.

Read full article. Image from FilipinoLife.

emily | 12:29 PM | Mobile phone projects - Developing World, New SMS Services |
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