Bangkok, Feb. 24 -- Thailand has launched a new smart farming platform named "HandySense B-Farm" which harnesses the power of smart sensors, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) to help farmers control and manage their farms efficiently.

The platform was developed by the National Electronics and Computer Technology Centre (NECTEC) as part of the digital agriculture promotion policy of the National Science and Technology Development Agency.

It will enable farmers to utilise digital technology to improve their capabilities and promote sustainability in agriculture production, contributing to reducing costs and boosting the Thai agricultural sector's competitiveness at the global level.

NECTEC Deputy Director Panita P...