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.
Funding
$21.2M 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 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