How are farmers using blockchain, AI and IoT? AMA with Dimitra

With AgTech, farmers have the ability to use sensors, drones, GIS, farm management software, robotics, machine learning and blockchain in their daily work, giving them full control over their farms. Precision farming methods enable them to make better decisions and reduce costs.

Still, not everyone embraces these tools. According to McKinsey, only 39% of farmers use farm management software and 18% take advantage of, or plan to use, precision agriculture with the lowest adoption rates in Asia. Barriers to mass adoption include high AgTech costs, lack of high-quality personalized services, and logistical issues.

AgTech startups are trying to fill the gap by making AgTech more accessible and attractive for investment. They came to investors’ attention in 2020 in the immediate aftermath of a pandemic that disrupted supply chains around the world, raising $6.2 billion. Although the numbers have since fallen by almost a third, ongoing global conflicts, the consequences of climate change and the goals of several governments to transition to the green economies keep AgTech in the spotlight.

Smart farming solutions

One of the companies transforming the agriculture sector is Dimitra, a global blockchain-based AgTech company with a mission to empower farmers worldwide. Dimitra offers a data-driven approach to agriculture, giving farmers full control over their crops and livestock by combining GIS, IoT, AI, machine learning and blockchain.

In addition to farmers and agricultural cooperatives, Dimitra works with governments, agricultural companies, NGOs and for-profit organizations. They have partners in 68 countries and over 100,000 users worldwide. Dimitra’s projects, which include data management platforms, customized agricultural solutions, education and incubator programs, make trade and logistics fast and transparent for all parties involved, maintain high quality standards and support all participants in the AgTech ecosystem.

With the Dimitra token, DMTR, farmers will have access to a marketplace in Q3 2023 where they can not only buy and sell their own goods, but also buy licenses, equipment and insurance. People not directly involved in agriculture or AgTech can also use DMTR to make a real difference, supporting individual farms and projects around the world and directly helping farming families and communities.

AMA with Dimitra on the use of blockchain and machine learning in agriculture

Together with Jon Trask, CEO of Dimitra, Cointelegraph will dive into AgTech on:

• How AgTech Challenges Differ Across Geographies.
• How technologies like blockchain and AI are helping farmers with their daily operations.
• Major ecological problems for the agricultural sector and technological solutions to solve them.
• Dimitra’s projects, tokenomics, collaboration and special programs where everyone can get involved.

Jon Trask is the founder and CEO of Dimitra Inc. He has an impressive background in developing enterprise software solutions for the supply chain, financial and agricultural sectors, and has been a recognized expert in the blockchain industry since 2017.

Those interested can join the AgTech conversation and ask questions live on Cointelegraph’s YouTube channel on March 22 at 14:00 UTC.