Category: ICT Apps in Agric

Short Term Contract: Web and Mobile App Developer

January 13, 2016

Having demonstrable knowledge in web and mobile application development? Can you develop an essential application within 2 months? Possessing relevant knowledge in MySQL database ( including other online database management tools) and Google cloud computing? Exhibit aesthetic appreciation of a development environment? Get in touch for a discussion for a short term contract! Application Deadline:… More Short Term Contract: Web and Mobile App Developer

Learning Note 3: Relevance of Agroclimatic Information

November 2, 2015

Climate change has a major impact on agriculture. However, it also produces 15 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions and thus contributes to global warming. Temperature increases, changes in precipitation, more frequent floods and droughts, and rising sea levels all affect agricultural systems and production. In the subtropical and tropical regions in many developing countries,… More Learning Note 3: Relevance of Agroclimatic Information

Learning Note 2-Project Impact Measurement

August 29, 2015

One of the critical challenges with implementing impact-oriented projects is developing a matrix to evaluate project results and measuring impact. At Syecomp Ghana Ltd, we believe critical success factors in delivering results include stakeholder participation, active inclusion of direct project constituents, and activity/service continuity. In our implementation of the CTA-funded proof of concept project on Geospatial… More Learning Note 2-Project Impact Measurement

Syecomp Farm GPS Data Capture Activities

August 17, 2015

Syecomp Ghana Ltd recently had had their project staff on the field capturing farm data from pineapple,mango and vegetable farmers in Volta and Eastern Region of Ghana. This is part of the company’s project activities in the deployment of Geospatial Technologies and Agroclimatic Information Services for Smallholder Farmers in Ghana-Proof of Concept phase. The project team… More Syecomp Farm GPS Data Capture Activities

CTA Awards Grant to Ghanaian Geospatial Mapping Company

September 1, 2014

Syecomp Business Services Ltd, a private-sector provider of Agricultural Research and Geospatial Survey and Mapping company in Ghana has been awarded a grant by The Technical Centre for Agriculture and Rural Cooperation (CTA) to develop a proof of concept and explore viable business models for the adoption of Geospatial Technology (GIS/Global Positioning Systems), dissemination of agro-climatic information… More CTA Awards Grant to Ghanaian Geospatial Mapping Company

CTA announces grants to five institutions to facilitate the scaling up of ICT solutions in ACP countries

September 1, 2014

The Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation (CTA) this week announced five grants totalling 400,000 EUR (536,040 USD) to five institutions in Africa and the European Union to support the adoption, uptake and scaling of information and communication technologies (ICTs) support for agriculture. This comes as a follow-up to the ICT4Ag International Conference organised… More CTA announces grants to five institutions to facilitate the scaling up of ICT solutions in ACP countries

Ghanaian Company to launch Satellite Information Service for Farmers

June 9, 2014

Syecomp Business Services Ltd, a leading Ghanaian geospatial survey and mapping company will be launching a service to provide meteorological information services on agriculture for smallholder and commercial farmers in Ghana. This is the first service of its kind in Ghana where farmers will receive and also request for scientific information on weather, soil and… More Ghanaian Company to launch Satellite Information Service for Farmers

PwC Acquires Geotraceability

April 24, 2014

PwC has today announced the acquisition of GeoTraceability, a company offering specialised tracking and data collection technology for natural resources including cocoa, coffee, cotton, nuts and minerals globally. GeoTraceability uses data gathering and monitoring technology such as GPS mapping, Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and mobile phone and bar coding systems to track products from… More PwC Acquires Geotraceability

USAID invites Concept Papers for New Alliance ICT Extension Challenge Fund

April 3, 2014

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Food and Security (BFS), Office of Country Strategy and Implementation Support (CSI) is accepting Concept Papers for New Alliance ICT Extension Challenge Fund. Applications can be made for 3-year grant to implement project in one to six New Alliance Countries Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, Senegal… More USAID invites Concept Papers for New Alliance ICT Extension Challenge Fund