Toros Farmer Application
Agricultural decision support application
Description
Toros Farmer Application is an agricultural decision support application that supports farmers with a list of fertilizers to use based on specific data and information provided by the user on geolocation, soil and crop. The App can be downloaded for free on smartphones, personal computers, and tablets and provides specific fertilization suggestions to farmers based on the coordinates of the field and instantaneous weather, soil and plant conditions, thus aiming to increase savings and productivity. Farmers that upload their information to the system receive advance warnings for frost, storm and excessive rain risks for their own fields through machine learning, while also obtaining important agricultural information concerning rainfall and temperature/heat accumulation.
Technology
Toros Farmer is a mobile application that farmers can download and use on their smartphones, providing convenience and accessibility for on-the-go access to agricultural decision support tools. It can be easily downloaded from both the App Store and Google Play Store. In addition to the mobile app, "Toros Farmer" has an online platform accessible via web browsers, allowing farmers to access the application's features on personal computers and tablets. The app utilizes GPS technology to determine the precise coordinates of the farmer's field. This information is essential for providing accurate recommendations tailored to the specific location. Sensors may be used to gather real-time data on weather conditions, soil moisture levels, and other environmental factors that influence crop growth. This data is then incorporated into the app's recommendations for fertilization and other farming practices. The app utilizes cloud computing to store and process large volumes of data collected from multiple sources, ensuring scalability and accessibility of the application's features. Additionally, the drone imaging and AI used by the mobile technical teams (Agronomists) of Toros Agri provides farmers with the most accurate information about the health and nutritional status of their fields and the most appropriate fertilizer application and fertigation recommendations.
Target
By the end of 2022, 14 370 fields belonging to 11 845 farmers were registered in the Toros Farmer Database. Including farmers as well as authorized dealer accounts, there are 13 110 members registered in the system. In addition, in cooperation with Türkiye İş Bankası starting in April 2020, 9 344 fertilizer applications and fertigation queries were received through the Imece mobile application.
Business model
Toros Farmer offers free access to users.
Impact
The initiative aims to improve farming practices by providing personalized advice on fertilization and weather alerts, leading to increased crop yields and reduced resource wastage. The app also helps farmers adapt to climate change and fosters collaboration among farmers and experts, promoting sustainable agriculture for long-term practices.
Partners
Growtech 2016 Innovation Agriculture Awards
Four Betters
Better production
Better environment
