Description
Proofminder is a leaf-level farming software that uses high-resolution imagery and artificial intelligence to generate plant- and leaf-level insights for crop production. Proofminder supports field crops, vegetables, orchards and vineyards to detect weeds, assess plant population, monitor crop health, and estimate yield potential across entire fields. The solution provides instant leaf-level insights, supports production goals sustainably, saves time, and maximizes return on investment.
Technology
Proofminder is a cloud-based analytics platform that processes RGB and multispectral images collected by drones and other remote sensing devices. The system uses machine learning and artificial intelligence models to georeferenced plant stand counts, plant size classifications, flowering and fruit counts, weed maps, damage assessments and other plant level indicators, generates variable-rate application, spot spraying maps, and geocoded reports. The platform provides a Global Drone Pilot Network, offering training, certification and missions so they can provide image acquisition and AI-based analytics services to growers and agroindustry players.
Target
Proofminder primarily targets medium and large farms, farm advisors, academia and research institutions, and private-sector actors such as seed production companies, agricultural insurers, and drone pilots.
Business model
Proofminder operates as a commercial software providing service solution, offering subscription-based access to its cloud platform and providing tailored service packages and enterprise projects, including field analytics, custom AI model development and integration support, for which clients pay service fees. Proofminder has attracted external investment and innovation funding from partners such as Impact Ventures and EBRD to support further development.
Impact
Proofminder aims to support higher productivity, lower environmental impacts, and stronger resilience of crop production systems. The company indicates that leaf-level insights can increase yield and profitability by around ten percent, while reducing chemical input use by up to eighty percent, and cut labour and save time. The Proofminder website also highlights collaborations with agri-food value chain actors such as Corteva Agriscience, Bonduelle, Bonafarm Csoport, as well as participation in initiatives such as EUREKA Innowwide and EIT Food.
Partners
Bonafarm Zrt; DN Agrar Group; Erste Bank; Visible Farm; Wialon
Four Betters
Better production
Better environment
