Filipino farmers are among the hardest-working people in the country—starting before sunrise, working through heat and rain, ...

Drew Ketelsen, vice president and farm manager at HMC Farms, says adopting the latest in agtech has created a safer work environment for field workers, and it has added efficiency to the day-to-day.

It also sparks new businesses. Think about companies that might service the new equipment, or provide specialized packaging, or even develop local distribution networks. It’s like a ripple effect that ...