INSPIRATION
Large volumes of farm data are generated every day,which is of no good if not analyzed. Big data and analytics techniques transform this data into actionable insights. Statistics of crop area, crop production, crop forecasts, land use,irrigation, agricultural prices, weather forecasts, and crop diseases, lay the foundation for the next farming season. Analytical tools make the use of data on weather events, farm equipment, water cycles, quality, and quantity of crops to extract information relevant to farm operations. This helps identify patterns and relationships that may otherwise remain hidden. Several startups are developing solutions in the area of farm analytics that enable farmers to take advantage of their field data. For example, analytical data fosters an understanding of the nutrient levels of the soil, soil acidity and alkalinity, fertilizer requirements, and several other parameters, which allow farmers to make the right choices for their fields.
Fyllo is an Indian startup that leverages cloud services for the analysis of farm data. Their devices are installed across the farm for data sensing and reporting. The startup builds models with real-time farm data to empower farmers with an understanding of their crop needs, irrigation requirements,pests, and diseases. They also provide a personalized fertilizer schedule for crops based on the analysis of soil data.
Dutch startup AgriData Innovations facilitates the collection, analysis, and visualization of farm data, especially of greenhouses. ADI develops embedded data transfer and control software. They specialize in compartmentalization from an image up to a specific leaf of the crop, thereby enabling farmers to make accurate decisions. Further, the startup also deploys neural networks and image processing to measure crop health, leaf size, and more. Their insights from data analytics and visualization improve the overall productivity and operations of greenhouses.
