FIELLDTEQ
Multilingual app for smart farming
DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
FIELLDTEQ is a multilingual digital agriculture web-based and mobile application that will facilitate the application of smart digital solutions such as sensors for the accurate generation of data in support of the daily decision-making activities of farmers and agricultural businesses.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
The FIELLDTEQ application will include such precision farming technologies as IoT, sensors and other monitoring solutions for the collection and analysis of data, and the provision of actionable recommendations to farmers. The web-based app and mobile application will feature seven smart farming modules. Similar solutions typically send data to the Cloud or software for analysis, the results of which can be accessed via a mobile application or online portal.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
FIELLDTEQ will cater to smallholder, medium-size, or large food producers, and will be priced depending on the number of smart devices installed.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
8TEK DOOEL obtained MKD 1.484 million (around USD 25,400) in support from the Fund for Innovation and Technological Development (FITR), under the 2021 "Challenge for digitization of agriculture" project after making an application in cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy (MAFWE) and the Program to Increase Market Employability (NAME) in North Macedonia, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. The cost of the app has not yet been disclosed as it awaits commercialization.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
FIELLDTEQ can support such farm processes as pest control, fertilization and irrigation, thus reducing manual labour and enhancing crop quality.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
Fund for Innovation and Technological Development of the Republic of North Macedonia; Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
Better production
