The accurate delineation of land boundaries is a critical step in identifying land-use and planning their management. Particularly for croplands, this delineation enables farmers and agribusinesses to better estimate the land area for the efficient use of agri-inputs, such as seeds, pesticides, fertilisers, and other resources and to optimise production and post-production activities.

Manual processes of land boundary identification have proved to be time consuming and labour intensive. However, advanced technology in agriculture, like remote-sensing imagery, provides in-depth and spatially explicit information on agricultural land use in real-time that would otherwise be difficult to obtain.

Satellite imaging, machine learning, and…

Remote sensing is presently a critical component of agriculture technologies used increasingly by agribusinesses, governments, and other non-governmental organisations alike to map and monitor land use at scale. Remote-sensing data enables the tracking and optimisation of agricultural activities by various actors in the agroecosystem and is an essential input for data-driven smart agriculture. When combined with ground truth and other sources of information, remote-sensing data provides a comprehensive analysis of crop production activities.

How Do CropIn’s Machine Learning Algorithms Detect Crops?

Any in-depth analysis of crop production using agriculture technologies begins with the detection of crops using remote-sensing images derived from earth observation satellites. These satellites are positioned…

From being the “next big thing” to the “ big thing today”, the use of IoT, connected devices, and automation systems in agriculture have come a long way in recent times. An IoT-based smart farming system powers precision agriculture by enabling producers to monitor farmlands more closely, and in near-real-time, using robots, drones, and a range of sensors. It also incorporates advanced machine learning and analytical tools to provide actionable insights that enable the producers to optimise crop production, including crop planning, soil management, plant propagation, and cultivation practices. Combining these systems and devices with satellite imaging technology provides large…

The world may have had a slowdown due to the pandemic this year but that hasn’t stopped technology from advancing towards something bigger everyday as it does. The AgTech sector has seen a massive growth over the last decade and it continues to see a steady growth every year. 2020 may have been a hurdle that many industries have struggled to pass but the AgTech sector has only accelerated even in these tough times.

Artificial Intelligence has empowered agriculture with efficient tools and methodologies to practise, elevating the levels of potential globally. Agriculture has been revolutionised by the power of…

The introduction of Agriculture 4.0 is bringing about a revolution in what was once considered one of the riskiest sectors for insurance because of its unpredictability and traditional ways of farming. Digital technology and Precision Agriculture are a few modern methodologies being employed to make agriculture more predictable, profitable, and sustainable. The ability to track, monitor, and manage every aspect of farming with agriculture technology now reduces the uncertainty and offers a protective cover to farmers around the world.

Rapid climate change accentuates the innate unpredictability associated with agriculture. Understandably, a vast majority of the farmers have limited access to…

Genes play a very crucial role in shaping future generations in living organisms. The basic thought about living beings being patterned creatures is based on their origins. For example, if the offspring from a cricketer plays good cricket, it is assumed to have come from the parent’s cricketing gene. Similarly with plants, the genetic origin speaks volumes about the plant and the future offspring as well.

Each plant showcases its own characteristics and there are pros and cons in this regard. Maybe the rose plant in your house should have been giving more flowers than what it usually gives. Maybe…

Till recently, an inability to trace where your food comes from was one of the biggest challenges of the food industry. As improved preservation techniques and better transport made it easier to purchase and consume food from any corner of the globe, it became crucial to understand the why, where, and how of food production.

Today’s consumer is well-informed and doesn’t shy away from questioning a brand about their food production and procurement processes. As a result, brands are going the extra mile to source high-quality raw materials and produce goods that adhere to high safety standards. PepsiCo is one…

Smart Farming Technologies

Using technology to empower farming communities to grow food smarter in a rapidly

Data-driven insights derived from satellite and ground data make scientific cultivation a reality for farmers. From farmer digitisation to meticulously planned and implemented development programs, smart farming technologies provide a solution for sustainable cultivation and improves farmer livelihoods the world over.

The world is changing, and we need to find smarter ways to sustain life without impacting the environment. Digital agriculture focuses on using data-driven insights to guide sustainable food production that is more productive and improves farmer livelihoods through a scientific method of food production.

CropIn’s efforts to make agriculture sustainable for the current and future generations flow with…