Norwegian farming company Yara International has developed four apps , aimed at promoting modern , smart farming techniques to Thailand 's roughly 12 million farmers and the technology is engaging the country 's tech - savvy younger farmers so they may continue the family business . Yara 's apps offer a range of educational programs and services such as gauging the nutrient level in crops and improving the nitrogen status of soil through irrigation to avoid over - fertilisation . They are being deployed as part of the country 's Thailand 4.0 initiative .
Norwegian fertiliser company Yara International has developed four apps, aimed at promoting modern, smart farming techniques to Thailand's roughly 12 million farmers and the technology is engaging the region's tech-savvy younger farmers so they may continue the family business. Yara's apps offer a range of educational information and services such as gauging the nutrient level in crops and determining the nitrogen status of soil through photos to avoid over-fertilisation. They are being deployed as part of the government's Thailand 4.0 initiative.