What is Agricolus?
Agricolus is a cutting-edge platform and app designed for precision agriculture. It supports farmers and agricultural professionals every day, making smart farming easier and accessible worldwide. The system provides the right tools to do the right thing, in the right place, at the right time… a concept inspired by Pierce and Novak (1999) on Precision Agriculture. With Agricolus, managing agricultural businesses becomes simpler, focusing on both economic and environmental sustainability.
Main Benefits and Key Figures
Here’s what makes Agricolus stand out:
- Over 2 million satellite images processed every month, helping monitor crops efficiently.
- Field Mapping: Easily map plots and geolocate all relevant information.
- Monitoring: Keep an eye on crops with up-to-date satellite imagery.
- Defense and Analysis: Access predictive models for phenology, irrigation, fertilization, insects, and plant diseases.
- Decision Support Systems (DSS): Get guidance to take the most appropriate actions.
- Data Collection in the Field: Record info on the go with the mobile app, wherever you are.
- Connection with Sensors: Use weather stations and sensors to detect plant health status.
- Precision Agriculture: Perform targeted agronomic interventions with prescription maps and other smart tools.
Innovative Technologies at Your Fingertips
Agricolus brings together innovative technologies for managing agricultural businesses, all accessible on a single platform. Whether you’re a farmer, part of an association or cooperative, a professional in the sector, a processing company, or a distributor, the platform offers digital tools and services tailored to your needs. It’s about putting powerful, easy-to-use technology right in your hands, helping you make smarter decisions and optimize your work.
Funding Opportunities and Support
The platform also keeps users informed about funding opportunities in the agricultural sector. For example, the deadline for the PNRR (M2C1) call – Investment 2.3 “Innovation and mechanization in the agricultural and food sector” has been extended to May 31. Agricolus offers support to those interested in taking advantage of these incentives, helping companies innovate and grow. It’s a great way to boost your business with the right financial backing.
Events and Community Engagement
Agricolus actively participates in industry events, such as RIVE, a notable wine event held from November 5 to 6 in Pordenone. These events provide opportunities to connect, learn, and share knowledge within the agricultural community. Being part of such gatherings helps Agricolus stay at the forefront of innovation and maintain close ties with users and partners.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Enhancing food production efficiency and sustainability.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Promoting innovative agricultural technologies.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Reducing waste through precision farming.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Supporting environmentally sustainable farming practices.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – Protecting ecosystems by optimizing resource use.
Comprehensive Solutions for Every Agronomic Need
The Agricolus platform and app offer a complete solution for all agronomic needs. From mapping and monitoring to decision support and sensor integration, it simplifies the complex management of agricultural businesses. The goal is clear: to enhance the work of farmers and professionals, making agriculture smarter, more efficient, and sustainable. Plus, with tools like AgriTrack, the platform extends its digital services across the entire agri-food supply chain, ensuring no part of the process is left behind.
