AgroScout solutions are intended to provide farmers with the tools they need to increase crop yields and use inputs more sustainably. Joint activities will boost production through sustainable agriculture and provide farmers with training and support from planting to harvest.

AgroScout is an Israeli agri-tech firm that has created an Agricultural Intelligence System based on AI analytics of high-resolution images from farmers’ fields. The built-in algorithms detect diseases and pests, indicating their severity and location, and produce actionable reports and dashboards for decision-makers. Farmers adjust their spray programs accordingly, lowering chemical costs and usage.

The service is cloud-based (SaaS), accessible anywhere, anytime for anyone globally in more than 18 languages and 35 countries.

AECI Plant Health has tested this technology on South Africa’s West Coast since the beginning of 2022. Given AECI’s extensive footprint and technical expertise, AgroScout is happy to accelerate its operation with AECI Plant Health as partners in all of South Africa.

“We aim to enable farmers to get the most out of their fields while using resources and inputs efficiently to increase yields while utilizing fewer resources. We are excited about the opportunities and value to the growers and agriculture ecosystem this collaboration brings,” Simcha Shore, CEO AgroScout said.

Satellite, drone, and mobile device images provide critical information on the health of plants in the field throughout all crop seasons. In addition to satellite and drone imagery, the company’s mobile app and flight app provide additional information on crop conditions and data farming management.

Data is providing growers with insights and the ability to quickly tailor their decisions throughout the crop season. Whether it is selecting the best crop variety for each field or determining the best time to apply the appropriate amount of crop protection products. This data is geospatially tagged and sent to a farmer’s smartphone and email for the precision farming team to make the best solution decision based on geolocation technology.

AgroScout digital solutions help limit the waste of resources, help farmers optimize their farming operations and income, and minimize the impact on the environment.

AgroScout and AECI will be present at the Potatoes SA Congress on 22 September 2022 sharing the capabilities and services offered for the agriculture sector.

With almost 10bn people to feed by 2050 and food production threatened by declining resources, global food security faces an immense challenge that needs to be addressed.