Fermata, yieldsApp Partnership Leverages AI to Protect Crops Under Changing Climate Conditions
September 30, 2024 Fermata, a data science company specializing in computer vision agriculture solutions, has announces its partnership with yieldsApp, a platform providing agribusinesses and growers with data-driven insights. Leveraging advanced data sources from local weather data analysis, crop models, and satellite imagery combined with advanced computer vision, Fermata’s Croptimus technology and yieldsApp agronomic management platform will enhance plant treatment through personalized recommendations on fertilization and pesticides. The merge between yieldsApp’s field-specific treatment protocols and Croptimus’s advanced machine learning algorithms and computer vision system brings a comprehensive farm management solution, perfecting the detection and mitigation of diseases and nutrient deficiencies.
It’s believed between 20 to 40 percent of all crops produced globally never even make it off the farm, falling victim to diseases, pests, or other biotic constraints. This accounts for the largest contribution to food waste and exacerbates the growing problem worldwide of food insecurity. As climate change’s effects accelerate, the agriculture industry will come under further strain, highlighting the need to cut down on food waste.
In the past, growers were responsible for manually detecting and diagnosing issues with their crops, a process that often involved extensive time and effort with varying degrees of accuracy. This partnership establishes a new industry standard, allowing growers to address issues proactively, minimizing crop loss and the use of harmful pesticides.
As climate change increasingly challenges farmers, adapting treatment protocols to evolving conditions is crucial. yieldsApp’s AI analyzes weather patterns to provide growers with personalized recommendations on crop treatments, drawing from extensive agronomic data. This ensures that farmers receive tailored farm management and treatment strategies that align with their specific needs and environment, offering optimal crop protection—even in the face of extreme or shifting climate conditions.
Powered by AI algorithms and trained on the highest-quality data, Croptimus complements this by performing scans 24/7, thoroughly analyzing each plant to scout and identify threats like nutrient imbalances, general plant health, and damage from pests or mechanical sources. By pinpointing the exact pest associated with a particular plant, in addition to the damage it causes, Croptimus™ allows for more precise treatment, saving growers both time and money. The integration with YieldsApp’s advanced technology takes this offering further by offering actionable insights tailored to the specific needs of each farm and crop, providing a comprehensive end-to-end solution for detection and treatment.
“Fermata’s partnership with yieldsApp transforms our detection technology from problem identification into a comprehensive management solution, significantly enhancing the value of our data,” says Valeria Kogan, CEO and Founder of Fermata. “At Fermata, we understand that the industry thrives on collaborations to maximize potential. By combining the expertise of Fermata and yieldsApp, we’re paving the way for more efficient and effective management strategies in the agre-tech sector.”
“Croptimus is the perfect addition to our platform, helping us to enhance our current capabilities and create a more robust system for growers,” says Guy Sela, CEO of yieldsApp. “As we expand our platform’s capabilities and strive for more sustainable farming practices, partnerships with innovators like Fermata help both of us fulfill our shared mission of helping farms operate more efficiently and profitably— and in an eco-friendly manner.”
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