
Client Overview
The client, a Dutch company, is at the forefront of developing innovative IoT solutions for farmers. The company’s smart farming platform gathers and analyzes data from multiple sources, enabling farmers to make data-driven decisions that improve sustainability, profitability, and efficiency.
Project Objectives
- Collect real-time data from multiple agricultural sources (satellite, drones, sensors, weather stations, public databases, and soil models).
- Aggregate and analyze data using deep learning for actionable insights.
- Provide farmers with custom recommendations on:
- ✅ Profitability Management
- ✅ Irrigation Management
- ✅ Pesticide Management
- ✅ Fertilizer Management
- Enable carbon credit earnings based on the amount of carbon stored in the soil.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations through an integrated farm registry.
Technologies Used
- Mobile Development: Flutter, Dart, Kotlin
- Frontend Development: React, TypeScript
- Backend Development: Java, Spring Boot, Go
- Cloud & Data Processing: GCP Pub/Sub
- Firmware & Embedded Systems: IoT device integration
Team Structure
- Team Members: TM, 1-3 developers
- Roles: Mobile app development, backend services, data aggregation, and embedded system integration
Key Development Activities
✅ Data Aggregation & Machine Learning:
Combined multiple data streams (satellites, IoT sensors, drones) for real-time farm insights.
✅ Actionable Insights for Farmers:
Implemented AI-driven recommendations to optimize crop health, resource management, and sustainability.
✅ Carbon Credit Management:
Developed a feature to track and monetize carbon storage in soil, helping farmers benefit financially from sustainable practices.
✅ Regulatory Compliance Monitoring:
Integrated a farm registry system to ensure adherence to local agricultural regulations.
✅ Scalable IoT Integration:
Developed secure and scalable IoT firmware for seamless integration with on-field devices and sensors.
Results & Impact
The platform successfully empowers farmers with real-time, AI-powered insights, helping them increase efficiency, maximize profitability, and adopt sustainable farming practices. Additionally, the carbon credit feature incentivizes eco-friendly land management, aligning with global sustainability goals.
Conclusion
By merging IoT technology with AI-driven analytics, this platform is transforming modern agriculture. The ability to aggregate, analyze, and act on farm data ensures farmers can make smarter, more profitable, and environmentally responsible decisions.
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