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Distributed Big Data Network for Precision Farming and Livestock Management

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Imagine a giant digital library for farms where the books never leave their home shelves, but anyone with permission can still read the information. Instead of sending all sensor data to one central cloud, the intelligence happens right on the farm equipment. This allows farmers to spot crop diseases or animal health issues early by comparing their local data with patterns from other regions without giving up control of their private information.

By the numbers
181,000ha
Area covered by pilots
4,200
Farmers providing insights
2,500
RFID tags utilized
25
Types of crops covered
6,100
Total sensors (1,600 existing + 4,500 new)
The business problem

What needed solving

Farmers struggle with fragmented, heterogeneous data from various sensors that are often locked in silos. This prevents them from comparing their performance with regional trends and making informed decisions to combat climate change and reduce waste.

The solution

What was built

A distributed Agri-Environment Data Space (ADS) using Federated Deep Machine Learning and Blockchain to share knowledge without moving raw data.

Audience

Who needs this

AgTech software developersSmart livestock equipment manufacturersPrecision irrigation service providersAgricultural insurance companiesEnvironmental monitoring agencies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Precision Agriculture
SME
Target: AgTech Software Provider

If you are a software provider dealing with fragmented data from different sensor brands — this project developed a distributed data space that allows for the combination of local IoT data with regional datasets. This enables the automated identification of crop diseases and production delays across 25 types of crops.

Livestock Management
mid-size
Target: Smart Farm Equipment Manufacturer

If you are a manufacturer dealing with high greenhouse gas emissions and suboptimal production — this project developed a system using 2,500 RFID tags and IoT sensors. It helps monitor more than 2,000 animals of 5 types to improve production efficiency and environmental impact.

Environmental Monitoring
any
Target: Agri-environmental Consultancy

If you are a consultancy dealing with overirrigation and excessive fertilizer use — this project developed a decision support system using edge cloud computing and 5G. It provides real-time data from over 1,600 existing and 4,500 new sensors to protect aquifers and biodiversity.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost of implementing this system?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or implementation costs are not provided, though the project focuses on creating an open source platform to reduce barriers.

Can this be scaled to large agricultural regions?

Yes, the project is validated via 23 pilots in 9 countries covering more than 181,000 hectares and involving over 4,200 farmers.

Who owns the IP and how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the project aims to introduce an open source Agri-Environment Data Space, though specific licensing terms for commercial use are not detailed.

How does it integrate with existing farm hardware?

It leverages 5G communications, edge cloud computing, and integrates with IoT sensors, drones, and Copernicus Hubs for Earth Observation data.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period runs from February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2029.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 48% industry ratio, comprising 15 industry partners, 7 of which are SMEs. With 31 partners across 14 countries, the group balances academic research (9 partners) with practical application, indicating a strong push toward commercial viability and cross-border standardization in the EU data space.

How to reach the team

Contact SYNELIXIS LYSEIS PLIROFORIKIS AUTOMATISMOU & TILEPIKOINONION ANONIMI ETAIRIA in Greece

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore integration of the AgriDataValue open-source data space into your AgTech product line.

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