Fermata develops the Croptimus™ platform, which utilizes computer vision and machine learning to continuously monitor crops for early detection of pests and diseases. This technology reduces crop losses and minimizes pesticide use, leading to significant savings on crop inputs and labor for growers.
Funding
$10M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Traditional crop monitoring relies on manual scouting, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and prone to human error, leading to delayed detection of pests and diseases. This can result in significant crop losses, increased pesticide use, and reduced profitability for growers.
Solution
Fermata's Croptimus™ platform offers an automated solution for early pest and disease detection in both controlled environment agriculture and outdoor settings. Using computer vision and machine learning, Croptimus™ continuously monitors crops, identifying a wide range of pests and diseases well in advance of human scouts. This allows growers to address issues proactively, minimizing crop losses and reducing the need for pesticides. The platform provides a 24/7 view of the crop, enabling timely intervention and optimized resource allocation.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes growers in both controlled environment agriculture and outdoor settings, crop consultants, IPM managers, and agronomists seeking to automate scouting, reduce crop losses, and minimize pesticide use.
Features
- AI-powered computer vision for automated pest and disease detection
- 24/7 crop monitoring, providing continuous insights into plant health
- Early detection capabilities, identifying issues before they escalate
- Heat maps to track the spread of pests and diseases over time
- 360° view of the crop canopy with incident overlays for easy visualization
- Integration of image data captured from cameras to automate scouting
- Reduction in crop inputs, including pesticides and beneficial insects