What is Cybeletech’s Vision for Agriculture and Forestry?
Cybeletech is all about harnessing data and artificial intelligence to serve a productive and sustainable agriculture. The challenge? Irregular yields, scarcer and more expensive resources, and new pests threatening crops and forests alike. Their mission is clear: evolve agricultural and forestry ecosystems to nourish the planet while preserving natural resources, especially in the face of climate change. It’s a big task, but with 12 years of research and development, Cybeletech has created a digital twin of living plant life—a platform that collects, calculates, and aggregates information on a continental scale. This digital twin provides agricultural and forestry professionals with actionable insights to boost efficiency and sustainability.
Main Benefits and Eye-Opening Facts
Cybeletech’s work is backed by some striking figures that highlight the urgency and impact of their solutions:
- 90% of plant species are affected by climate change.
- A 1°C rise in temperature can slash crop yields by up to 12%.
- Tree mortality has surged by 80% over the past decade.
- Annual loss of living wood volume stands at 0.5% due to forest decline.
These numbers aren’t just stats—they’re a call to action. Cybeletech’s platform, iLander, combines mathematical modeling and AI to tackle these challenges head-on, optimizing agricultural and forestry operations from sowing to harvest and beyond.
The Digital Twin: iLander Platform Explained
At the heart of Cybeletech’s innovation is iLander, the digital twin of living plant life. Imagine a platform that uses data acquisition at the country level, applies sophisticated mathematical models and AI, and runs resource optimization algorithms—all to give farmers and foresters a clear, real-time picture of their crops and forests. Whether it’s monitoring crop development, forecasting key phenological stages weeks in advance, or scanning forests for dieback and species identification, iLander delivers precise, actionable insights. It’s like having a high-definition, constantly updated map of plant life at your fingertips.
Solutions Tailored for Agriculture, Forestry, and ESG
Cybeletech’s solutions are designed to meet the diverse needs of the agricultural and forestry sectors:
- iLander Crop: Optimizes agricultural practices throughout the entire agronomic journey—from sowing to harvest.
- iLander Forest: The advanced forest scanner providing detailed, up-to-date data on forest content and health.
- iLander ESG: Monitors crop rotations, agricultural practices, and performance on a global scale to support environmental, social, and governance commitments.
These tools empower professionals to make smarter decisions, reduce uncertainty, and ultimately improve yields and sustainability.
AI in Action: Transforming Agricultural and Forestry Operations
Artificial intelligence isn’t just a buzzword here—it’s a practical force driving real change. Cybeletech’s AI capabilities include:
- Monitoring crops continuously from sowing to harvest.
- Automated, real-time recognition of crops and their development stages.
- Forecasting key dates like phenological stages and ideal harvest times, 4 to 6 weeks ahead.
- Yield forecasting that covers areas, quantities, quality, and key rates.
- For forests, detailed assessments of forest content, dieback identification at the individual tree level, and species recognition with high resolution.
Plus, for organizations committed to ESG goals, AI helps identify crops worldwide, detect agricultural practices like tillage and irrigation, and generate consolidated reports at all scales.
Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 2: Zero Hunger – Enhancing food security through optimized crop yields.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Mitigating climate change impacts on agriculture and forestry.
- SDG 15: Life on Land – Protecting forests and biodiversity through advanced monitoring.
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Collaborating with global partners like Microsoft, AWS, and the Solar Impulse Foundation.
Who’s Behind Cybeletech?
The driving force is a team of scientists from the applied mathematics laboratory of Centrale-Supélec, blending unique technologies with digital expertise to serve agricultural and forestry ecosystems. Their combined knowledge spans modeling and simulating plant growth, numerical analysis, data assimilation, software technologies, and consulting services for data intelligence—from capturing data to extracting its value for actionable insights. This powerful mix ensures Cybeletech stays at the cutting edge of innovation, helping seed groups, cooperatives, and processing industries add value across the entire agriculture value chain.
