Local startup, HydroPlant will provide technological solutions to optimise agriculture yields in Shan State

AEG Agriculture, which grows maize and HydroPlant, a local startup which provides technological solutions to the agriculture industry, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate during the Shan State Investment Fair on Tuesday.

Using its smart precision systems, HydroPlant will provide vital information on the weather, soil conditions and other necessary details vital for cultivation to AEG Agriculture. The smart precision systems offer information that farmers need via a smartphone, including an automatic control system. For example, a machine measures the required temperature and humidity of a crop, which can be monitored via a smartphone. 

This agreement to use technology in agriculture is the first of its kind in Shan State, said U Htet Aung Hlaing, CEO of HydroPlant.

AEG Agriculture cultivates maize across about 5,000 acres of land in Shan State. With help from Hydro Plant, the company will be able to better manage its crops to ensure efficiency. 

“The effect of this technology on agricultural is huge as farmers will have access to detailed information. For example, farmers fertilise the plantations and spray insecticide as they do not know in advance that it will rain. If it rains, all their efforts will be in vain. If we give meteorological information to them in advance, they can know beforehand and curb losses. Technology can help farmers maximise their yield,” said U Htet Aung Hlaing.

Earlier this year, HydroPlant was chosen as one of five tech start-ups to join Phandeeyar Accelerator’s Cohort 3, which creates opportunities to start and grow tech start-ups. – Translated 

(The Myanmar Times: https://www.mmtimes.com/news/firms-use-technology-optimise-agriculture-yields-shan.html )

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