GroGuru provides a Continuous Root Zone Monitoring solution that utilizes a patented Wireless Underground System to deliver real-time soil data and AI-driven irrigation recommendations. This technology enables farmers to optimize water usage and increase crop yields while addressing the critical challenge of water scarcity in agriculture.
Funding
$2.3M 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
Many farmers lack precise, real-time data on soil conditions at the root zone, leading to inefficient irrigation practices. Traditional soil moisture sensors often require cumbersome cables, making installation and removal labor-intensive and costly, especially for field crops. This can result in over- or under-watering, impacting crop yields and wasting valuable water resources.
Solution
GroGuru offers a continuous root zone monitoring (CRM) solution that provides farmers with real-time soil data and AI-driven irrigation recommendations. The system utilizes a patented wireless underground system (WUGS) that allows soil sensors to be permanently installed near the crop's root zone, eliminating the need for cables. The sensors transmit data wirelessly to an above-ground telemetry unit, which then connects to the cloud via 4G/LTE. An AI engine blends sensor data with information from partners, including applied irrigation, rainfall, weather forecasts, and crop models, to provide farmers with strategic irrigation recommendations via a user-friendly interface.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes commercial farmers growing a variety of crops, as well as their trusted advisors such as agronomists and irrigation consultants.
Features
- Patented Wireless Underground System (WUGS) enables permanent installation of soil sensors below the till depth.
- Continuous Root Zone Monitoring (CRM) soil sensor probes provide year-round data.
- 4G/LTE above-ground telemetry unit connects directly to the cloud.
- AI engine blends sensor data with other relevant information for optimized irrigation recommendations.
- User interface accessible on computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
- Sensors have a five-year battery life.