AgriCloud
Cloud-based precision agriculture platform for pest, disease and weather early warnings
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
AgriCloud is a digital agriculture platform that provides real-time meteorological data and decision support insights for farmers. The solution performs crop monitoring organized in one platform to generate early weather, disease, and pest alerts. The system integrates field weather stations soil monitoring devices and analytics to support irrigation planning pest and disease alerts crop growth monitoring and risk reduction. The platform also includes a Financial Forecast module that provides farmers with monthly production potential estimates, ideal planting periods, and projected income calculations based on expected yields and crop prices
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
AgriCloud uses IoT-based sensors for soil and climate measurements satellite and remote sensing inputs cloud hosting mobile applications, artificial intelligence and geospatial tools. Weather stations collect environmental data that is processed in cloud-based systems and shared through dashboards mobile interfaces and decision support tools that guide field operations. Some of the technologies available to farmers include digital soil kits, and digital pheromone traps as hardware components, and complementary software such as Azure cloud and farm management system where all data are stored.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
AgriCloud serves farmers of all scales, cooperatives, agronomists and advisory service providers as well as public sector agencies involved in climate risk management and agricultural planning. The platform is designed for users who require accurate weather data and predictive analytics to support efficient and sustainable production.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
AgriCloud offers subscription-based access to digital services along with fee for service options for hardware installation, weather stations maintenance and advisory support. Users subscribe to monitoring packages and benefit from continuous data access and analytical tools.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
AgriCloud aims to improve agricultural planning and productivity by offering precise weather and soil data that supports informed decision making. According to the company’s website, drone‑based applications can reduce pesticide use by up to 30 percent due to finer atomization and more uniform coverage.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
Microsoft; Orange TM
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
Better environment
