SERDANG, Sept 11 — Malaysia’s leading agrochemical company Ancom Crop Care Sdn Bhd (ACC) and Germany-based chemicals marketer HELM AG have today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to introduce satellite and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven precision farming technologies in Malaysia to revolutionise local agriculture.
The MOU exchange, witnessed by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Arthur Joseph Kurup, sets the stage for advanced tools like HELM’s SKYFLD platform and PLANTIX mobile app, proven globally to help local farmers increase crop yields, particularly for paddy fields.
Ancom Crop Care
“Farmers will see where their fields need attention and can make informed decisions about crop protection and fertilisers, reducing waste and improving output,” said Yves-Florian Wolf, marketing and project manager for SPCI HELM, a local joint venture.
“The app functions like a doctor for crops, providing farmers with precise recommendations to avoid unnecessary expenses.”
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