IRGA Digital Sdn Bhd recently announced an exclusive strategic partnership with LatConnect 60 marking a significant step forward in advancing digital agriculture, artificial intelligence, and sustainability solutions for the global oil palm industry.
This collaboration establishes a strong foundation for jointly developing innovative, technology-driven solutions that address critical challenges across oil palm plantation operations. By combining IRGA Digital Sdn Bhd’s deep domain expertise in oil palm management and field-level digital solutions with LatConnect 60’s advanced technological capabilities, the partnership aims to deliver smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable outcomes for the industry.
As part of the collaboration, LatConnect 60’s advanced technologies and satellite data will be integrated into IIRGA Digital Sdn Bhd’s existing digital platforms, including Field+, the plantation data and oversight platform, and AI Planter, IRGA Digital Sdn Bhd’s intelligence platform. This integration will significantly enhance agronomic and sustainability data-driven decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and drive stronger overall plantation performance.
“This partnership represents a strategic milestone for IRGA Digital Sdn Bhd,” said Harish Subramaniam, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, IRGA Digital Sdn Bhd. “By combining our deep operational expertise in the oil palm sector with LatConnect 60’s advanced technology capabilities, we are strengthening our digital platforms and accelerating the delivery of impactful, AI-driven solutions for plantation management and sustainability for our customers.”
IRGA Digital Sdn Bhd is a leading agritech company specialising in digital solutions for plantations and agribusinesses. The company leverages data analytics, field research and Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies to optimise plantation productivity and promote sustainable practices.
The collaboration will also leverage IRGA Digital Sdn Bhd’s extensive knowledge and experience in operational and management systems, particularly in field technology solutions, together with LatConnect 60’s innovation strengths to create next-generation plantation management tools.
“LatConnect 60 is proud to partner with IRGA Digital Sdn Bhd address the evolving needs of the global oil palm industry,” said Venkat Pillay, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, LatConnect 60. “Together, we aim to develop scalable, technology-driven solutions that enhance productivity while supporting long-term sustainability across the value chain.”
LatConnect 60 (LC60 AI) is an Australian agritech and artificial intelligence company specialising in Satellite Earth Observation (EO) analytics for agriculture and environmental monitoring. The company leverages advanced AI, satellite data and digital platforms to support food security, emissions monitoring and sustainable resource management across global markets.
Through this strategic alliance, IRGA Digital Sdn Bhd and LatConnect 60 are committed to accelerating the adoption of digital and AI-enabled solutions that support productivity, sustainability, and long-term resilience within the oil palm sector worldwide.
Source: Joint Press Release – IRGA Digital Sdn Bhd and LatConnect 60