Japan, Aug. 22 -- In an effort to develop agriculture and boost rural development, NEC Corporation, a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, together with the new windowInternational Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), will tailor high-end digital technologies - remote sensing and secure digital platforms - to suit the unique needs of vulnerable small-scale producers in Africa.A letter of intent was signed today to forge the new partnership on the margins of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9). This new partnership aims to enhance farm productivity, build resilience to weather and economic shocks, and support farmers in adapting to climate change. The initiative will also promote...