AssistAgro
Drone-based platform for automatic field scouting and crop farming decision support
Description
AssistAgro is a digital platform for effective management of weed and plant diseases in crops. It leverages advanced technologies such as drones, remote sensing, and artificial intelligence for precision agriculture. It enhances weed detection through drones, calculates crop density and optimizes herbicide use, significantly boosting production efficiency. GEOMIR AssistAgro stands out with automatic flight routes, smooth data integration, and a user-friendly app for agronomists. It aims to boost production, cut herbicide use, and guide farmers with smart decisions. AssistAgro, among other capabilities, is meant to facilitate farmers in solving the following problems: - forecast of the appearance and development of weeds; - calculation of the density of the condition and quality of the arrangement of crop plants; - forecast of the appearance and development of diseases of agricultural plants.
Technology
AssistAgro is a digital platform that transforms farming using advanced tech like drones and satellites. Drones capture high-res images for weed and crop analysis, following automated flight paths for complete field coverage. The system's innovation lies in AI-driven weed recognition and herbicide suggestions. By using AssistAgro, farmers and farm advisors can rely on drones flying over 100 hectares of field in 15–20 minutes and receive reliable information about the weediness or density of the crop. The recognition result is available immediately after processing on the server. The system allows drones to fly and collect data over fields in areas without Internet, and the data will be processed and visualized when internet becomes available. The system also includes a web application aimed at agronomists and their managers and a mobile application aimed at specialists working directly in the field. The user-friendly interface delivers detailed reports, making precision agriculture simple and sustainable.
Target
AssistAgro solution serves various users, ranging from individual smallholder farmers to larger agricultural enterprises. The system is designed to be inclusive, allowing scalability across diverse farming operations. Smallholder farmers, who typically face resource constraints, can benefit significantly. The user-friendly mobile app simplifies the process, enabling even those with limited technological exposure to leverage the solution effectively. The platform's affordability and accessibility make it adaptable to a broad user base, facilitating sustainable and informed agricultural practices for both small-scale and larger farming operations.
Business model
Impact
As of December 2023, AssistAgro reports that the platform delivers substantial benefits to crop farming, including a notable 20 percent reduction in herbicide consumption, leading to significant cost savings for farmers. By optimizing herbicide use, the solution increases overall agricultural efficiency, resulting in a potential 10 percent boost in productivity. Additionally, its precision agriculture features, powered by drone technology and AI analytics, contribute to informed decision-making, reducing the risk of crop losses. Overall, the platform strives to increase yield, optimization of herbicide rates and control sowing density.
Partners
Skolkovo Foundation
Four Betters
Better production
Better environment
