Etiqueta: GeoPard

We are glad to announce that GeoPard Agricultura, in partnership with Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences, received a grant notification from the North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Economic Affairs for the project Automated AI Framework for SMEs (AKI4KMU). This initiative aims to simplify the use and integration of artificial intelligence into existing processes, with a focus on geospatial analytics.

About the Project
En AKI4KMU project, led by a consortium including Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt, FlyPard Analytics GmbH, and Pfeifer & Langen GmbH & Co. KG, focuses on harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) and modern communication technologies to drive innovation and sustainability, particularly in the agricultural sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often face challenges in data collection, evaluation, and AI implementation. This project aims to overcome these hurdles by advancing automated AI processes and integrating them with Digital Twins and 5G technology.

with project partner Prof. Dr. Stefan Henkler

Key Objectives

• Optimizing Agricultural Efficiency: By leveraging precision agriculture, AI-driven analysis, and digital simulations, the project aims to enhance farming efficiency and sustainability.
• Reducing Resource Consumption: AI-powered insights help minimize the use of water and fertilizers, lowering operational costs for farmers.
• Enhancing Decision-Making: AI improves crop planning, pest detection, and yield optimization, boosting productivity and competitiveness.
• Realistic AI Simulations: Digital Twins enable real-world scenario testing without expensive physical experiments.

Impact on the Region
The project, conducted in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, aligns with regional innovation strategies and contributes to the development of an advanced technology ecosystem for agriculture. Through AI-powered automation and sustainable digital solutions, the project empowers SMEs to unlock AI’s full potential, creating long-term value for businesses and society.

Supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia. Co-funded by the European Union. Grant number EFRE-20800498.

In April 2023, Eurasia Group Kazakhstan and GeoPard Agriculture entered into a partnership agreement to bring the new GeoPard Agriculture solution to the markets of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.

The two companies share a common goal: to contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture in Kazakhstan by introducing precision farming solutions and optimizing crop production throughout the agricultural year.

The cooperation is aimed to support farmers who are looking for new and practical ways to optimize and automate crop production processes, increase the profitability of their business, and reduce  environmental footprint.

Vladimir Klinkov, Managing Director and Co-founder of GeoPard Agriculture: “We are very excited to launch our solution for precision and sustainable agriculture in the Kazakh market. GeoPard Agriculture utilizes cutting-edge technologies, including cloud computing for processing vast volumes of geospatial data, artificial intelligence, and analyzes field data from all possible sources. The GeoPard team has been working in the field of agriculture and developing digital solutions since 2012, and now it has brought its expertise to the lands of Kazakhstan. We automate precision farming expertise and offer a solution at the most reasonable price with the best quality.”

Customers can manage productivity and analyze factors affecting field heterogeneity and yield, identify locations for soil sampling based on productivity zones, perform field monitoring and scouting, create variable rate application (VRA) maps for seeding, fertilizing, crop protection products, and growth regulators applications.

“The GeoPard Agriculture solution is unique in that it provides comprehensive analytics across a large number of data layers, relying on yield maps, soil analysis, air moisture and vegetation moisture indicators over a multi-year period. The software is based on 35 years of NDVI satellite image data for each specific field, and then, at his discretion, the farmer can load other indicators into it with our help. The program will analyze the data and productivity of the field areas, making prescriptions for further differentiated application of seeds and fertilizers. This, above all, will lead to savings in seeds and fertilizers, and increase the yield and efficiency of the agricultural business,” commented Evgeny Chesnokov, Director of Agricultural Management Division of Eurasia Group Kazakhstan.

The GeoPard Agriculture solution was tested in the fields of Kazakhstan this year and is already actively used by Kazakh farmers.

About the companies:

GeoPard Agricultura is a leading provider of precision farming software. The company was founded in 2019 in Cologne, Germany and is represented globally. The company offers a range of solutions that help farmers optimize their operations and increase yields.

With a focus on sustainability and regenerative economics, GeoPard Agriculture aims to promote precision farming practices around the world.

The company’s clients and partners include such well-known brands as John Deere, Corteva Agriscience, ICL, Pfeifer & Langen, IOWA Soybean Association, Kernel, MHP, SureGrowth and many others.

Eurasia Group Kazajistán is the Kazakh representative office of Swiss company Eurasia Group AG, an official dealer of John Deere in the Republic of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan since 2002. The company delivers solutions for agriculture from leading world manufacturers like JCB, Väderstad , GRIMME, Lindsay, covering all areas of crop and horticulture.

Eurasia Group Kazakhstan pays great attention during all its activity to the technologies of precise agriculture, completing the line of machinery with products of digitalization of agriculture.

Eurasia Group Kazakhstan has an extensive regional network – 14 regional offices in Kazakhstan and one in Kyrgyzstan, more than 550 employees, of which almost half – after-sales service employees, its own department of agricultural management and digitalization.

Over the years, more than 13,000 units of equipment have been supplied to Kazakhstan and 4.4 million hectares of land have been digitized. This year the company celebrates its 25th anniversary.

I had a great time at the Smart Farming Days exhibition where GeoPard Agricultura, as a member of the Agrirouter association DKE Data GmbH & Co. KG, had a stand. It was an excellent opportunity to connect (and reconnect) with #AgTech enthusiasts and learn about the latest industry advancements, particularly in machinery data exchange and usage.

Here are some key insights from the event:

Agrirouter is gaining recognition as a standard in the agricultural industry. More machinery producers are supporting it by default and displaying the “ready for agrirouter” label. In short, Agrirouter is an open data exchange platform that enables seamless data transfer and integration between different agricultural machinery and software solutions.

When discussing trends in agricultural machinery, I would like to highlight:

• Versatility, where machines can perform multiple operations in one pass to reduce the number of field visits. For example, the PRIOS 404 exhibited by GRIMME combines soil cultivation, potato planting, fertilizing, seed dressing, and ridge shaping.
• Real-time calculations on agricultural machinery, such as spot spraying based on computer vision. This approach reduces overall chemical use by targeting specific areas on the run. Check out the exhibited Ecorobotix ARA.
• Autonomy in agricultural machinery.
• Open data connectivity.

I was especially pleased to see the great interest in the development of AgTech from technical universities to keep up to date with new developments and share knowledge with students, future AgTech innovators. Regards to Simon Grebner y Maximilian Treiber from the Technical University of Munich.

Marc Favier from RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau is leveraging digital farming software to organize a workshop that aims to educate farmers about precision farming technologies.

It was exciting also to see more farmers adopting #PrecisionAg tech. I was asked about high-density soil scanners to prepare VR irrigation and fertilizing. Companies like geo-konzept GmbH y Geoprospectors GmbH offer soil scanning services, and GeoPard Agricultura is a handy tool for transforming the data into actionable VRA strategies.

Reporting Ag inputs applications for regulatory purposes is getting attention as well. Farmers need to record field operations, and machinery data about executed operations simplifies the process. There were solutions presented specifically targeting this topic. At GeoPard Agriculture, we are adding the possibility to generate PDF reports from as-applied maps and other analytics.

I also had the opportunity to discuss various topics with industry experts and business partners:

• The “Digital Label Compliance” initiative, expertly explained by Martin Herchenbach, aims to use standardized digital labels for crop protection. The labels contain information from authorities and manufacturers on how to use the product. Farmers can access the information by scanning a code on the packaging or directly in the Farm Management Systems, which connects to a centralized database.
• Spot spraying was a hot topic, and I had an insightful conversation with Dr. Robin Mink, co-founder of SAM-DIMENSION precision farming start-up. Their service involves flying a drone over a field (just 30 minutes for a 40ha field), running weed detection in the cloud, and creating a spraying map. The spraying is then done by a tractor on the same day (could be even 2-3 hours after flight). It allows for optimizing herbicide usage and avoiding visiting non-weed areas. Since the model is cloud-based it can be easily adjusted and retrained based on the new datasets.
• Nicole Bartelds highlighted the reporting for regulations topic and the importance of knowing historical field operations for better planning. I am looking forward to her training program for farmers, agronomists, and ag consultants on Precision Ag!
• Gottfried Pessl emphasized the value of real-time weather and soil moisture data for agricultural operations, yield prediction, and historical weather data for land assessments, particularly in vineyards.
• The importance of integrating machinery data into digital farming solutions through platforms like Agrirouter and JD Operation Center was discussed with Thomas Schilling
• With Nikola Strah we explored the synergies between high spatial and temporal resolution Planeta remote sensing data and ground-level data for agricultural insights.
• With Tamme van der Wal y Matthias Lautenschläger we delved into the market readiness for precision agriculture adoption topic, emphasizing the need for reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use technologies for farmers. Separately touched on the use of drones for spraying and authorization challenges in Germany and the Netherlands. Tamme, I hope you write the “30 Years of Precision Ag” book someday!

Attending AgTech exhibitions is always an enriching experience. By working collaboratively, we can drive positive change and make farming more sustainable and efficient.

GeoPard is thrilled to announce their participation in the EIT Food Accelerator Network program. This program is aimed at accelerating the technology revolution in agriculture and food systems.

GeoPard is excited to collaborate with other agtech and foodtech startups from all over Europe and is looking forward to taking part in the upcoming cohort, which is set to start this week.

En EIT Food Accelerator Network is a European network of support programs for startups, which aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the agrifood sector.

The program provides training, mentorship, and resources to help startups accelerate their tech validation and business growth towards successful market adoption.

As a participant in the EIT Food Accelerator Network program, GeoPard Agriculture will have access to a wide range of resources and support, including expert mentorship, investment opportunities, and networking events.

This will enable the company to accelerate its development and growth, and to bring its innovative solutions to the market more quickly.

GeoPard Agriculture is a technology company that specializes in precision agriculture. The company’s solutions help farmers optimize their crop management by providing real-time data and analytics on soil moisture, temperature, and other key factors.

By using GeoPard’s technology, farmers can make more informed decisions about irrigation, fertilization, and other important aspects of crop management, which can ultimately lead to higher yields and better quality crops.

The company’s participation in the EIT Food Accelerator Network program is an important step in its growth trajectory.

By collaborating with other startups and receiving support from the program, GeoPard Agriculture will be able to accelerate its development and bring its innovative solutions to market more quickly.

The program’s focus on the technology revolution in agriculture and food systems is also in line with GeoPard’s mission to make agriculture more sustainable and efficient.

GeoPard Agriculture is proud to announce that Strube D&S GmbH, known worldwide for the great diversity of high-quality seeds, has joined the GeoPard partner program.

Customers of Strube BeetControl app (the precise analysis and prognosis of leaf diseases) will now be able to streamline their workflow with GeoPard powerhouse analytics including monitoring, scouting and adoption of precision agriculture practices.

GeoPard is used to determine exact location where nematodes are potentially present on sugar beet fields. Nematode damage detection is based on a remote sensing and historical development of the field. Soil samples are analysed for nematodes at the Strube laboratory, followed by advice from a cultivation consultant.