AGERpoint Utilises Big Data for the Agricultural Industry

Scanning and analysis systems that provide precision and real time data that predict growth and help inform decision-making, saving time and money, for growers and their holdings.

 

The widespread concept of big data is increasingly being implemented in many industries, services, businesses and trades. Since 2014, AGERpoint has joined the craze and begun the development of a new technology that utilises big data for the agricultural industry. Their Capture Systems are cutting-edge information solutions that combine 3D laser scanning, survey GPS, multiple HD video cameras and vehicle mounted sensors to record critical growing data for trees and vine based crops. This provides growers a solution to the limited man-power and resource they have to effectively manage multiple orchards, groves and vineyards that they may own. Compiling statistical and photographic data, their Capture Systems collate a variety of information, from tree and fruit counts, the number of blossoms, tree trunk size, leaf density, tree health and height and canopy diameter. This raw data is then analysed and made accessible to growers on any device (with internet access) through a secure web portal.

AGERpoint technology allows growers to utilise real-time information to stay ahead and to monitor inventory, their holdings health and its productive potential. This critical and essential data improves effective decision-making through accurate predictions based on everyday captured data. Each tree is assigned a unique code and analysis of each holding increases constructive information and a comprehensive catalogue of their holdings. Capture Systems not only benefits growers, but also serves other markets including insurers and and investors as it simplifies reporting, lending and investment and insurance concerns with the ability to share their holdings health and data. Additionally, device specific apps are currently being developed, to be supported by both Android and iOS platforms, to improve usability, effective communication and collaborative decision-making with all parties wherever they are. Other tools include GroveTracker, BinTracker and TripTracker that can be easily introduced into workflow without disruption. Click here for more information about these tools.

I think this is an amazing technological creation that is so advanced and complex in it’s function and seems very useful for agricultural businesses! It’s technological capability brings many benefits for growers who own multiple orchards in various locations. I can’t wait to see where technological innovations and big data takes us in the future! I wonder what the next creation will be...

If this has interested you as it did me, visit their website http://agerpoint.com/ to read more about their cutting-edge technology for owners and growers of orchards, groves and vineyards. Also follow them on twitter @agerpoint to keep up to date with their systems development.

-Tiff