By 2027, the global crop monitoring market is projected to reach US$5.99 billion, assuming a CAGR of 15.3% during the forecast period. This growth is due to the increasing demand for products, which is associated with population growth. The introduction of AI technologies and the Internet of things in the agricultural sector is the main factor in developing the crop monitoring market. It is also important to note there are more and more farmers who use smartphones to monitor their crops. Farmers have already noted the effectiveness of precision farming technologies and ag monitoring software. The demand for these technologies will continue to grow in the next few years.
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Increasing use of satellite crop monitoring systems
Satellite data has ceased to be an experiment for agriculture and is gradually gaining widespread use. Today, agrarians use satellites for monitoring state of the crops, crop maps, and fertilization, which has become a trend. Farmers are also using GPS-based applications for autonomous operation of agricultural equipment and route optimization, and they are also ready to implement other innovations.
The main driver of change in the agricultural sector is the desire of farmers to increase profitability. Therefore, only those innovations that have proven their effectiveness in the fields are popular. A striking example is the use of satellite data. Fertilizer application maps created based on this technology help to significantly reduce the amount of fertilizer applied and, consequently, save money. More efficient use of fertilizers, in turn, leads to higher yields.
Smart irrigation and remote sensing
Remote sensing allows you to control irrigation systems, control leaks, and make the irrigation process more accurate. Advanced algorithms enable real-time analysis of water consumption remotely, without additional financial costs and a manual assessment system. In addition, remote sensing technologies can avoid the human factor and errors associated with it. This technology also has the added benefit of a network of meters. It is part of the remote sensing process, allowing monitoring of water levels remotely using a smartphone or computer.
Remote sensing helps optimize the water balance on the farm and determines precisely when the soil needs watering based on soil moisture and weather data. In this way, farmers can save energy and reduce the negative impact on the environment. The water supply system is only active when crops require it. Soil sensors also play an essential role in this, by which soil moisture and nutrient levels are determined. Sensors help evenly distribute irrigation units and calculate volumes of used water.
Disease prevention
Remote sensing technology is also being used to detect and map crop diseases. Aerial photographs and satellite images taken during the growing season can help fight infections early and throughout the season. Also, remote sensing technologies significantly contribute to the control of recurring diseases on the site. In addition, precision farming technologies make it possible to efficiently distribute fungicides and herbicides to infested areas, avoiding excessive use of these substances.
Software and mobile apps integrations into agriculture
Today, it is impossible to imagine working without computers and smartphones in many production sectors. However, agriculture is a rather conservative area, and some farmers still do without such innovations. At the same time, young farmers are introducing various software and mobile applications for farm management on their farmlands. They are widely used among farmers quite quickly, and the market growth rate is 15-20%, with the acceleration expected.
Satellite monitoring plays a critical role in such applications and is a must for integration. Many software vendors have made it part of the service to bring more value to farmers. In addition, the introduction of satellite monitoring brings more benefits for companies engaged in creating software for agriculture. EOS Data Analytics, a global provider of AI-based satellite analytics, is no exception in this case.
Crop Monitoring is a precision farming software created by EOS Data Analytics. It offers farmers and other participants of agribusiness reliable remote field monitoring using advanced satellite imagery analytics. Agrarians get access to several types of information on one platform. Crop Monitoring is a one-stop solution that allows you to access information about crop status, field operations, soil moisture, crop rotation, and other valuable data.
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