Data-driven insights, impactful decisions
SmartCane
at a glance
SmartCane offers a practical solution that combines remote sensing and agronomic expertise. We provide detailed crop data and management advice for sugarcane estates and smallholder farmers, helping you make informed decisions and enhance efficiency.
Address yield challenges with SmartCane
Many farmers face issues with low yields and limited guidance in sugarcane production. SmartCane helps you tackle these problems by providing affordable, user-friendly advice based on remote sensing. Our service offers actionable recommendations on weed management, monitoring, and more, leading to improved productivity and increased crop yields through timely, informed decisions.
Simplify field management with SmartCane
Managing large sugarcane estates with limited resources can be challenging. SmartCane simplifies this by providing weekly overview maps in a phone-friendly format, offering clear insights into growth patterns and field variability. This allows you to monitor crop growth, prioritise actions, and optimise resource use. Estate technicians also benefit from tailored advice delivered through direct messages, addressing your specific needs.
the Power of SmartCane
Support for all
At SmartCane, we are committed to supporting everyone in the farming community, from farmers to technical staff. Our satellite-derived information and agronomic advice are delivered in the local language, ensuring clear and inclusive communication at all levels.
Simplified approach
Unlike services with complex, internet-dependent dashboards, SmartCane provides solution-oriented information that is accessible offline. Our messages and maps simplify complex data into easily understandable formats, ensuring straightforward implementation and accessibility, even without an internet connection.
Data collection made easy
We recognise the challenges of data collection and its impact on accessibility for farmers. To address this, SmartCane uses a network of ambassadors to gather field data for model verification, yield data, and field boundary digitisation. By managing data collection and processing, we reduce your workload and simplify the process.
Tailored solutions
We understand that each client has distinct operational models and information needs. SmartCane’s versatile technical toolbox allows us to customise our services to fit your specific requirements, ensuring scalable and personalised support.
Use Space Technology for Better Farming
SmartCane uses remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to offer practical solutions for sugarcane farming. Our key features include:
Satellite data
High-resolution (3 meter) imagery helps identify crop stress, weed infestation, and nutrient deficiencies. We provide actionable advice on a weekly basis.
Comprehensive Reports and Support
Receive reports on crop stress, weeding alerts, irrigation needs, and a growth and heterogeneity index for sugarcane estates.
Actionable Insights
Our satellite data provides insights on cane growth, weeding, yield predictions, and field anomalies.
Supported by the NSO and ESA
SmartCane is backed by funding from the Netherlands Space Office (NSO) and support from the European Space Agency (ESA).
Choose SmartCane to improve productivity, optimise resource use, and implement sustainable farming practices. Benefit from data-driven insights to enhance your sugarcane farming operations.
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Request a demo or get started with SmartCane today to improve your agricultural practices and set your farm up for success.
Thank you for your trust
We appreciate the trust and positive feedback from our customers. Their success stories motivate us to keep delivering innovative solutions and exceptional support.
The weekly map meeting and subsequently visiting the addressed locations became part of my standard monitoring routine.
Lazaro
Section manager EcoFarm
I learned a lot of the growth curves and graphs in understanding how the cane is performing from year to year
