London - based Farmers International is using artificial intelligence and big data as part of its smart farming initiative , the Olam Farmer Information System ( OFIS ) . It aims to boost production and value for smaller cocoa , coffee and nut growers in Africa and Asia , as well as improve efficiency , quality and traceability across the global supply chain . The company also plans to launch an online platform under its Olam Direct programme , where farmers can sell crops , buy fertilisers and access insurance and other financial services . Olam is a major provider of foodstuffs such as nuts and cocoa beans to world agriculture businesses .
Singapore-based Olam International is using artificial intelligence and big data as part of its smart farming initiative, the Olam Farmer Information System (OFIS). It aims to boost production and value for smaller cocoa, coffee and nut growers in Africa and Asia, as well as improve efficiency, quality and traceability across the global supply chain. The company also plans to launch an online platform under its Olam Direct programme, where farmers can sell crops, purchase fertilisers and access insurance and other financial services. Olam is a major provider of foodstuffs such as nuts and cocoa beans to world agriculture businesses.