Application of real-time satellite monitoring and weather data analysis for crop management at "Naydorovskoe LLP" farm
Naydorovskoe LLP in Kazakhstan is a farm that expanded from 200 hectares to 20 000 hectares in over 20 years, and has embraced digital agriculture since 2016, employing solutions like Cropio and a METOS weather station. This initiative simplifies crop management through real-time satellite monitoring and weather data analysis. Farmers can monitor the state of vegetation without going into the field or reducing the visits to carry out validation checks with or without the agronomist. Key benefits include informed decision-making for sowing, harvesting, and irrigation, enhancing productivity and resource efficiency. Challenges addressed include overwatering, leading to improved crop quality and increased potato yield.
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
Naydorovskoe LLP in Kazakhstan is a farm that expanded from 200 hectares to 20 000 hectares in over 20 years, and has embraced digital agriculture since 2016, employing solutions like Cropio and a METOS weather station. This initiative simplifies crop management through real-time satellite monitoring and weather data analysis. Farmers can monitor the state of vegetation without going into the field or reducing the visits to carry out validation checks with or without the agronomist. Key benefits include informed decision-making for sowing, harvesting, and irrigation, enhancing productivity and resource efficiency. Challenges addressed include overwatering, leading to improved crop quality and increased potato yield.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
The Cropio program provides real-time field analysis, aiding decisions on planting and harvesting. Their METOS weather station refines irrigation by monitoring crucial data like moisture and temperature. The integration of GPS, IoT, and AI sets them apart, ensuring efficient and data-driven agriculture. This approach not only tackles challenges like overwatering but also enhances productivity and sustainability in farming practices.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
The solution implemented by Naydorovskoe LLP has multiple users, including medium size farms, large farms, farm advisors, and likely agricultural technology providers or consultants. The insights gained from satellite field monitoring, weather data, and irrigation optimization can be adapted for smaller farming operations and rural communities through SMS, promoting sustainable and efficient practices.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
Details about the farm's investment are unknown.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
Naydorovskoe LLP makes use of digital technologies to achieve a substantial rise in potato yield, 43-45 tons per hectare. The initiative is expected to address water concerns and enhance produce quality by implementing precise irrigation planning, however, with the expansion of plant pots for irrigated crops and the objective of increasing yields, the amount of total water used increased. Real-time data from Cropio and METOS weather station is anticipated to empower informed decision-making for more efficient farm management, yet the overall quantity of water used has increased in the context of water scarcity in Kazakhstan. The initiative aims to preserve resources and introduce in-demand crops, thereby diversifying crop rotation. In summary, Naydorovskoe LLP's digital agriculture initiative is expected to positively impact productivity, resource management, and economic sustainability.
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
