Stenon

Provides a soil analysis system that uses GPS-enabled sensors to measure nutrient levels, pH, moisture, and temperature directly in the field, delivering results in seconds without the need for lab samples. This technology enables farmers to optimize nitrogen fertilizer application, reduce costs by up to 20%, and improve crop yields through precise, data-driven decisions.

Traction 10/10

Potsdam, Germany · HQ

Founded 2018383K+ followers

Agriculture Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Data & Analytics
Hardware

Updated 23 months ago

Funding

Raised to date

$21.2MRaised 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.

Funding rounds are not available yet.

Founders

1 founder

Niels Grabbert

Founder/CEO

Product

Problem

Traditional soil analysis methods require manual soil sampling and laboratory testing, which can be time-consuming and costly for farmers. The delay in receiving results hinders timely decision-making regarding fertilizer application and nutrient management. This can lead to suboptimal resource allocation and reduced crop yields.

Solution

Stenon provides a real-time soil analysis system that enables farmers and agriculture consultants to measure nutrient levels, pH, moisture, and temperature directly in the field. The system uses a portable, GPS-enabled sensor called FarmLab to perform on-site analysis, delivering results within seconds without the need for lab samples. This technology allows for optimized nitrogen fertilizer application, potentially reducing costs and improving crop yields through precise, data-driven decisions. The system provides a comprehensive soil data management solution, combining hardware, AI, and software to provide actionable insights tailored to specific regional agronomic practices.

Target Audience

The primary target audience includes farmers, agriculture consultants, input retailers, machinery dealers, and food producers seeking to optimize crop yields, reduce input costs, and improve sustainability through real-time soil data analysis.

Features

Portable FarmLab device equipped with EIS sensor, optical sensors, and GPS module for on-site soil analysis
Measures key parameters including Nmin (Nitrate, Ammonium), plant-available Phosphorus, Potassium, Humus, Magnesium, soil temperature, soil moisture, soil type/texture and pH-value
High-precision GPS for accurate location data of measurement points
Web interface for data visualization, analysis, and integration with existing farm management systems
Integration with weather data for improved yield forecasting
Fertilizer recommendation engine to optimize nutrient application
Ability to create fertilizer application maps for precision farming
Data protection through exclusive use of German servers