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A university network that studies Brazil's family farms is launching a free online data portal on Nov. 3 that pulls farm census, Pronaf credit and family-farm registry figures into one easy-to-use place. Automated maps are promised within two months and interactive maps in 2027. (Article in Portuguese.)
FarmQA explains its renamed lineup: QA Advisor for agronomists and retailers, and the QA Farmer phone app for growers. The idea is to keep scouting notes, soil tests, imagery, prescriptions and application records in one place, so advice reaches the grower and each season's history informs the next. (Company post.)
Eva Live, a Las Vegas AI company with a defense-drone background, announced EvaFarmSight, web software meant to turn imagery from fixed-wing VTOL drones into crop-health findings, treatment zones and flight plans. The company release describes several features as current or planned and says it is still validating the platform with farm operators.
SAGE and broker Aon plan field-by-field crop insurance for corn and soybean growers in 15 states for the 2027 crop, pricing each field's risk from soil, weather, satellite and farm-management data. It is meant to sit on top of federal coverage, and lower-risk fields could see cheaper premiums for the extra protection.
Goiás state's animal and plant health agency has rebuilt its free Sidago Produtor Rural app for Android and iOS. Ranchers can now get an alert whenever cattle are moved on or off their place, send digital animal transport permits to truckers over WhatsApp, and report suspected violations with photos. (Article in Portuguese.)
Two hog-industry professionals in western Paraná have launched Portal do Suinocultor, a website where pig farms can list themselves, post and find jobs, buy and sell equipment, and take courses. It also offers Chico IA Agro, an AI assistant that answers questions on herd care, health, feeding and markets. (Article in Portuguese.)