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AI-Powered High Resolution Satellite Mapping for Precise Agricultural Field Boundaries

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Imagine trying to draw a map of every farm in the world by hand; it would take lifetimes. This technology acts like a magnifying glass for satellites, turning blurry images into sharp pictures. It then uses a smart computer program to automatically draw the exact borders of every field, far faster and more accurately than a human could.

By the numbers
12-15%
higher accuracy than existing solutions
99%
reduction in cost and time of manual digitisation
0.94
IoU metrics accuracy across pilot regions
3.5 million
boundaries delivered to corporate clients
235k EUR
revenue-generating contracts
350k
farmers reached
The business problem

What needed solving

Agricultural decisions are currently based on outdated and inaccurate field boundary data. Manually updating these maps is too slow, with 66.6 million boundaries potentially taking 125 years to digitize by hand.

The solution

What was built

A super-resolution AI model that upgrades satellite imagery from 10m to 1m resolution and an automated boundary detection system. This was delivered via a web/mobile MVP and a set of API endpoints.

Audience

Who needs this

Precision agriculture software companiesAgricultural insurance providersNational land registry agenciesLarge-scale commercial farming enterprisesAgro-chemical companies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Agri-Tech
any
Target: Precision Agriculture Service Provider

If you are a service provider dealing with outdated field maps that lead to wrong farming decisions — this project developed an AI model that increases boundary accuracy by 12-15%. This ensures that in-field analytics are based on precise seeded acres rather than guesswork.

Government & Public Administration
enterprise
Target: National Agricultural Paying Agency

If you are a government agency dealing with the manual digitization of millions of field boundaries — this project developed an automated detection system that reduces the cost and time of manual mapping by ~99%. It replaces slow manual drawing with high-resolution AI detection.

Financial Services
enterprise
Target: Crop Insurance Company

If you are an insurer dealing with inaccurate land data for claims and risk assessment — this project developed a super-resolution AI model that achieves 94% accuracy across global regions. This allows for precise verification of seeded acres for more accurate policy pricing.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for this service?

Based on available project data, specific pricing tiers are not listed, but the project has already secured 235k EUR in revenue-generating contracts.

Can this be deployed at an industrial scale?

Yes, the technology has already delivered 3.5 million boundaries to 7 corporate clients and reached over 350k farmers.

What is the IP or licensing status?

Based on available project data, the technology is developed by DigiFarm AS and is being commercialized via API endpoints and a client-facing MVP application.

How does this integrate with existing workflows?

The system provides API endpoints including single point, bbox, and coverage options, as well as a web and mobile application for users.

What is the timeline for implementation?

The project has already moved past the development phase, having launched its MVP and validated commercial expansion between June 2022 and May 2024.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single Norwegian SME, DigiFarm AS, which acted as the sole partner. This lean structure allowed for rapid development and direct commercialization, resulting in a 100% industry ratio and a fast transition from AI model development to revenue generation.

How to reach the team

Contact DigiFarm AS in Norway for API access and commercial licensing.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

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