Microsoft Develops Farm-Focused Solutions for Data-Driven Agriculture

Microsoft is developing Project FarmVibes, a suite of farm-focused solutions to offer farmers data to build more efficient operations, according to a Tech Brew report. The suite aims to help farmers augment their decisions by providing data sources like heat maps, temperature and soil sensors, and satellite imagery. The suite helps farmers monitor how fields, crops, and equipment are performing. The tech giant aims to make advances in democratizing data-driven agriculture by building tools for farmers and researchers alike, focusing on open source.