Hygo is a mobile application that helps farmers optimize crop treatment timing by combining hyperlocal weather data with agronomic knowledge. The app provides clear, color-coded application windows, automated traceability, and dose optimization recommendations, eliminating the need for manual calculations and paperwork. It is used by over 50,000 farmers across Europe.
- Agriculture Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Clean Technology
- Internet of Things
- Software Only
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Farmers struggle to determine the optimal time to apply crop treatments, as they must manually cross-reference local weather forecasts, product-specific agronomic constraints, and field conditions. This complex decision-making process is time-consuming, stressful, and often results in suboptimal treatment windows that reduce efficacy or cause product waste.
Solution
Hygo provides a mobile application that automatically calculates the best treatment windows by combining hyperlocal weather data with agronomic knowledge of crop protection products. The app analyzes multiple data sources, including local weather stations and rain radar, to deliver clear color-coded recommendations (green, orange, red) for the next five days. Farmers can see exactly why a window is recommended or discouraged—whether due to wind speed, leaching risk, or temperature—while maintaining full control over their decisions. The platform also automates regulatory traceability, recording GPS-tracked spray events when the tractor starts, and supports dose optimization to reduce costs and environmental impact.
Target Audience
Primary users are European farmers and agricultural professionals, including crop farmers and agricultural contractors, who need to make informed treatment decisions and maintain regulatory compliance. The app also serves agricultural operations of various sizes seeking to optimize input usage and reduce environmental impact.
Features
- Color-coded 5-day treatment window forecast (green/orange/red) with immediate visual clarity
- Detailed explanations for each recommendation, including wind speed, leaching risk, thermal amplitude, and crop absorption data
- Multi-source weather aggregation combining local station networks and rain radar for high-precision forecasts
- Automated treatment traceability via GPS sensor that records spraying events when the tractor starts and stops
- Dose modulation and IFT (Treatment Frequency Indicator) optimization to reduce input costs
- Product catalog (Hygolex) with agronomic knowledge integrated into scheduling recommendations
- Stock management and accounting assistance features for farm financial tracking