NEWS & INSIGHTS

Modern farms collect and analyze vast amounts of data using. While data can improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and decision-making, this development raises the question of who owns the data. This issue is particularly relevant for smallholder farmers, as digital transformation comes with a catch: their most valuable information is often controlled by others. It leaves them vulnerable and raises concerns about the risk of their data being used and monetized wit

When it comes to cacao and coffee, smallholder farmers – farms of 10 hectares or less – produce an overwhelming proportion of the global supply. This widespread reliance on smallholders underscores the need for systems that directly benefit them, ensuring their participation in global trade and addressing common challenges, including productivity, sustainability, and data sovereignty.

ECOSHIFT produces premium Thai cocoa, sustainably grown and ethically sourced, to benefit farmers, chocolatiers, and the environment.

Strategies to stimulate sustainable agricultural production for smallholder farmers, workers, their families, and communities are critical.

Alongside cacao, sustainable agriculture is also gaining momentum in Thailand.

Self-sovereign identity lets people own and control a verified digital identity without relying on centralized authorities.

Did you know that 75% of the world's poor are farmers? It’s a staggering stat to remember the next time you're at the local farmers market.

The UN SDGs, already agreed upon by member nations, provide an inclusive, functional framework to build a sustainable future.