Tag: innovation

ICTP 314: Simplifying the complexity of precision farming, with Dr Haimwant Persaud of Latitude Geospatial Consulting

ICTP 314: Simplifying the complexity of precision farming, with Dr Haimwant Persaud of Latitude Geospatial Consulting

Posted by | 7 Aug 2024 |

Agriculture is the bedrock of our societies and our ability to feed ourselves. However, with difficult terrain, climate change and more resilient pests to name just a few of the challenges that plague that sector, having ready access to accurate and relevant crop-related information could be a game changer for farmers everywhere. In this episode, Dr Haimwant Persaud of Latitude Geospatial Consulting discusses his mobile application, Latitude Sat2Farm, including: how it works and the technologies it uses; the types of insights it can provide farmers; the benefit Latitude Sat2Farm could offer Caribbean farmers, as the region is prone to natural disasters; and other tools or technologies the region should be leveraging to help us become more resilient.

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ICTP 307: Navigating the twists and turns of entrepreneurship, with Danelia Doyle of FarmCredibly

ICTP 307: Navigating the twists and turns of entrepreneurship, with Danelia Doyle of FarmCredibly

Posted by | 19 Jun 2024 |

In the Caribbean region, small-scale farming is the backbone of our agriculture sector but often, it is difficult for farmers to access funding that would be open to ventures in other sectors. Farm Credibly has been working on addressing such challenges by providing simplified financial services to underbanked farmers in Jamaica. In a follow-up conversation with one of its Co-Founders, Danelia Doyle, we discuss, among other things: how Farm Credibly has evolved since our first conversation in 2021; the new WhatsApp-based accounting service Farm credibly has developed; why most start-ups fail; and important lessons she has learned since launching Farm Credibly.

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ICTP 304: Innovation in 2024 and how to foster the mindset of curiosity, with Lorenzo Hodges of Plain White Table

ICTP 304: Innovation in 2024 and how to foster the mindset of curiosity, with Lorenzo Hodges of Plain White Table

Posted by | 29 May 2024 |

Thanks to technology, especially generative artificial intelligence (AI), getting into the hands of consumers, the business landscape and our societies have been evolving faster than ever. Lorenzo Hodges of Plain White Table is back again to continue the conversation we started in 2019 on innovation in organisations. Now five years later, Lorenzo shares his thoughts on, among other things: the impact of the pandemic on innovation; the importance of asking the right questions; the mindset business leaders ought to possess to encourage innovation among their teams; the connection between digital transformation and innovation; and the impact of AI on innovation.

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