# Farmer-Focused Business Apps This App Supports Farmers' Business Interests Via Big Data By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-business References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/09/farmers-business-network-raises-20-million-to-help-farmers-avoid-spending-on-what-they-dont-need/) & [farmersbusinessnetwork](https://www.farmersbusinessnetwork.com/) [Farmers Business Network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-only) is an innovative new smartphone app, available for download on both the iOS and Android platforms, that is designed to empower farmers to make the best business decisions for themselves by giving them the ability to take advantage of expansive data-sharing facilities as well as [professional social networking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/network-tree) opportunities. The app allows farmers to upload, share and monitor data drawn from a wide variety of [agricultural technology systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agricultural-technology-platforms) that monitor crops, soil quality, irrigation, weather and other pertinent factors. The systems even take into account information gathered by drones and satellites. The Farmers Business Network app is brilliant because of how simple it is, as it effectively takes interactions and information-sharing practices that farmers have always indulged in offline and made them speedier and more comprehensive using online technologies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Farm Data-sharing:** Apps with data-sharing features provide farmers comprehensive online tools. - **Agri-tech Solutions:** Agriculture technology innovations further enhance farmers productivity. - **Professional Networking:** Innovative agro-social networking apps connect professionals and introduce new opportunities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Agriculture:** Opportunities exist for agriculture tech firms to develop comprehensive tools and apps for farmers. - **Software as a Service:** There is a growing market for apps which focus on business productivity, adding and improving features with the use of data. - **Big Data Analytics:** Innovative firms with Big Data Analytics tools for the agriculture industry can help businesses with informed decision-making by generating actionable insights from the vast amounts of information collected. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-in-One Farming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-platform.md) - [Economically Focused Vegan Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-platform.md) - [Nebraskan Wheat Variety Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agriculture-app.md) - [Agricultural Soil Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biome-makers.md) - [AI-Powered Farming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-automation-platform.md) - [AI-Powered Farming Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safaricom.md) - [Pre-Launch B2B Startup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prelaunch-b2b-startup.md) - [AI Pest Identification Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pest-identification-system.md) - [Informational Gardener Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legume-app.md)