FINTQnologies Corp., the financial technology arm of Pangilinan-led PLDT, Inc. and Smart Communications’ Voyager Innovations, Inc., is developing an online platform for food producers to help them increase their productivity and expand market access. In a statement, FINTQ said its Accelerated Growth and Rural Inclusion (AGRI) program would provide small farmers and fisherfolk easier access to affordable financing in order to expand their connections to markets. AGRI is a farm-to-marketplace digital agricultural value chain platform connecting producers directly to consumers. It will also include enhanced capacity building program with sustained training, education and values formation along with marketing and sales modules. “We always look for ways to further capacitate our small farmers and fishers by providing more access to affordable financing and leveraging on technology,” he said.

Source: Manila Times June 04, 2018 16:33 UTC