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MSMB: From university research to agritech ecosystem

  • Indonesia
  • 6 min read
  • Jul 29, 2020
  • By Putu Agung Wija Putera

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The Indonesian startup is moving beyond sensors to build technologies for livestock tracking and fish farming

Indonesia’s farmers face many challenges, from unscrupulous off-takers to difficulties in getting loans. One of the biggest challenges right now, however, is climate change. Traditional farmers who rely on centuries-old knowledge of weather patterns have to grapple with drastic changes in weather patterns, such as extreme temperatures and other weather phenomena. More than ever, they need help in understanding the conditions on their farmland.
Local agritech startup MSMB is one of a few players in Indonesia tackling this issue. Using a combination of weather and soil sensors that detect and...

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