Can Data-Driven Agriculture Help Feed a Hungry World?

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By Yale Environment 360Mar 3, 2016, 8:29 am126 pts
Agribusinesses are increasingly using computer databases to enable farmers to grow crops more efficiently and with less environmental impact. Experts hope this data, detailing everything from water use to crop yields, can also help the developing world grow more food. BY JOHN ROACH

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