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On the endless loop of learning to serve farmers, with Henri

On the endless loop of learning to serve farmers, with Henri

Henri, our star Agronomist who was involved in piloting Jiva’s services in South Sulawesi, recalls some old dreams he said goodbye to, the challenges of giving advisory services to farmers with decades of experience practicing generational framing tradition, and the reward of learning on the job.

Behind Jiva
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August 9, 2023
On the endless loop of learning to serve farmers, with Henri

On the endless loop of learning to serve farmers, with Henri

Henri, our star Agronomist who was involved in piloting Jiva’s services in South Sulawesi, recalls some old dreams he said goodbye to, the challenges of giving advisory services to farmers with decades of experience practicing generational framing tradition, and the reward of learning on the job.

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Behind Jiva
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August 15, 2023
On finding home in people and building things from the ground up, with Shakti Mehra

On finding home in people and building things from the ground up, with Shakti Mehra

Shakti Mehra, who heads Jiva’s operation in East Java, shares about building the East Java branch from scratch, living in a foreign country, and finding comfort in the Indonesian cordiality and beautiful islands.

Behind Jiva
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August 4, 2023
Meet Alfian, our 21-year-old Sahabat Jiva who changed his family’s lives

Meet Alfian, our 21-year-old Sahabat Jiva who changed his family’s lives

Our content team recently made a field visit to Jiva’s operational areas. They have collected stories from the ground, hoping to capture our impact on the farming community. This blog post series follows our Sr. Content Specialist, Nea Ningtyas, as she shares her encounters with inspiring figures on the field. In this piece, she recollects her conversation with Alfian, our youngest Sahabat Jiva from South Sulawesi.

Impact
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July 31, 2023
UT Day: Getting to Know Our Rural Users through Remote Testing

UT Day: Getting to Know Our Rural Users through Remote Testing

Users should always be at the center of your design process. When users live in rural areas, getting to know them comes with its own challenges: logistical hurdles, time restrictions, resource limitations, and the list goes on. But this doesn’t mean you get a pass to neglect the process of learning their problems and needs. How do we do this at Jiva?

Usability Testing
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April 28, 2023
Ramadan bonding: How this holy month brings us closer to the farming community

Ramadan bonding: How this holy month brings us closer to the farming community

This Ramadan, Jiva is taking the chance to bond with the rural communities by embracing Ramadan traditions, making connection with the farming communities through a series of events that we ran across six regions in Indonesia.

Community
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April 14, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture: Overview, Applications, Challenges & More

Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture: Overview, Applications, Challenges & More

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and agriculture is no exception. This article provides an overview of AI in agriculture, its various applications, benefits, and challenges.

Technology
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March 15, 2023

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On the endless loop of learning to serve farmers, with Henri

On the endless loop of learning to serve farmers, with Henri

Henri, our star Agronomist who was involved in piloting Jiva’s services in South Sulawesi, recalls some old dreams he said goodbye to, the challenges of giving advisory services to farmers with decades of experience practicing generational framing tradition, and the reward of learning on the job.

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Behind Jiva
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August 9, 2023
How Can Agri-tech Help Farmers?

How Can Agri-tech Help Farmers?

In the face of a growing population and food shortages caused by climate change, we need to produce more food and find ways to grow and distribute it more efficiently. With the growing demand for food products worldwide, Agri-tech startups are making it possible for farmers to increase their yields while maintaining healthy plants in less time and for less cost. In this post, we explore the benefits of some of the major agricultural technologies and modern farming techniques to help you put things into perspective.

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Agriculture
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March 15, 2023
Importance of Agricultural Technology For Farmers

Importance of Agricultural Technology For Farmers

Agriculture is the foundation of many economies around the world, and it is critical to feeding the world's growing population. Furthermore, rising food demand necessitates farmers to develop new methods of increasing output and efficiency. As a result, agricultural technology, also known as Agritech, has become the solution for farmers to overcome various operational challenges.

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Technology
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March 14, 2023
How Artificial Intelligence Can Be Used in Agriculture

How Artificial Intelligence Can Be Used in Agriculture

What is the role of artificial intelligence in solving the global food crisis and other agricultural problems? To what extent can artificial intelligence be utilized to alleviate the global issue of food inequality? In this article, we'll explore how AI is being used in agriculture, from predicting crop yields to improving soil health, and how it can pave the way for a more sustainable and food-secure future.

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Technology
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March 14, 2023
What is the future of Agritech?

What is the future of Agritech?

Just like the ongoing discussion surrounding ChatGPT and the growth of artificial intelligence, the future of agritech has been a trending topic within the agricultural sector, albeit for quite a long time.

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Agritech
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March 13, 2023
How does modern technology help farmers in selling their harvest?

How does modern technology help farmers in selling their harvest?

Modern technology is revolutionizing the way farmers sell and purchase their harvest. Digital platforms, like websites, mobile apps, and social media spaces, enable farmers to increase their access to a broader pool of potential buyers. This allows them to reach a larger audience and sell their produce at a fair price.

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Agriculture
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March 13, 2023
Role of Weather Forecasting in Farming

Role of Weather Forecasting in Farming

The importance of weather forecasting in farming must be considered as the world continues to deal with global warming, climate change and its devastating effect on global food production.

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Weather Forecasting
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January 27, 2023
Top 13 Innovations in Agriculture/Farming in 2023

Top 13 Innovations in Agriculture/Farming in 2023

Feeding the rapidly increasing global population amid the climate crisis requires the speed and accuracy that technology provides.

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Technology
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January 27, 2023

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