How AI-powered agriculture helps farmers grapple with climate change and food security

By Revital Kremmer, CTO, SupPlant

The global agricultural sector faces unprecedented challenges as climate change disrupts traditional farming practices. Unpredictable weather patterns, extreme temperature fluctuations, and shifting seasons threaten crop yields and food security. Experts predict that by 2050, up to 370 million people could face food insecurity due to these changes.

AgTech startup to combine a vast library of agricultural data with expert knowledge. The AI Doctor doesn’t just provide recommendations; it empowers farmers to make informed decisions that enhance crop health and productivity. It scans raw data and provides straightforward diagnostics to identify any issues across a week of data. It identifies any problems and offers recommendations.

For example, if there’s a severe decline in trunk growth combined with dry and hot temperatures during a critical phenological stage of the crop, the tool will recommend adding an extra irrigation session during the day. Similarly, if the nights are very humid for crops with thin shells, it will suggest halting irrigation until late morning to prevent fruit cracking, which can lead to yield loss and pest diseases.

Real-time data for enhanced agricultural efficiency

Real-time data collection and analysis are critical to SupPlant’s approach. IoT sensors deployed in fields worldwide collect vital information on crop and weather conditions every 30 minutes. This data, along with satellite thermal and imagery data, is immediately processed and synthesized, providing farmers with early warnings and tailored recommendations. This system has a significant impact; it can save farmers an average of 30% on water usage and boost crop yields by 5-10%.

The backbone of SupPlant’s data operations is product, a sensorless solution that relies on satellite data, regional weather data, and models built on SupPlant’s sensor data. It’s tailored for smallholder farmers, providing irrigation recommendations and weather alerts via WhatsApp messages at minimal cost, eliminating the need for sensor installations.

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About Revital Kremer

Revital Kremer is leading the charge for ag-tech to help farmers overcome water scarcity as climate change continues to challenge growing conditions around the world. She joined SupPlant, a precision ag-tech company, after more than two decades working with technology teams in military, gaming, and other software domains.

SupPlant’s system gathers data from sensors placed on the plant trunk, on the fruit, and in the soil, collecting and transmitting measurements in real time. Learn how Revital and her team help farmers grow healthier plants through AI-powered irrigation, backed by real-time data.