Agriculture
SMETarget: SME Farm Owner
If you are a small-scale farmer dealing with complex EU chemical regulations — this project developed an AI chatbot that tells you when to spray and which products to use to ensure food safety.
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AI-Powered Digital Advisor for Crop Protection and Food Safety Compliance
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Imagine having a smart farming expert in your pocket via WhatsApp. It watches the weather and crop health to tell you exactly when pests are coming and which safe products to use. It's like a GPS for farming that ensures you follow the law while keeping your crops healthy.
By the numbers
40%
Global food crops lost annually to pests and diseases
1.3 billion
Tons of food wasted per year
The business problem
What needed solving
Farmers struggle to comply with strict EU chemical regulations while fighting pests that destroy 40% of crops. They lack the time and specialized knowledge to make precise spraying decisions.
The solution
What was built
A WhatsApp-based AI chatbot that predicts pest risks and provides personalized spraying and harvesting recommendations.
Audience
Who needs this
SME Crop FarmersAgricultural ConsultantsFarm Management Software CompaniesCrop Protection Product Distributors
Business applications
Who can put this to work
Agri-Tech
anyTarget: Farm Management Software Provider
If you are a software provider dealing with low user adoption of complex tools — this project developed a WhatsApp-based interface that provides real-time pest risk detection and personalized advice.
Food Supply Chain
mid-sizeTarget: Agricultural Cooperative
If you are a cooperative dealing with high post-harvest waste — this project developed a tool to improve yields and reduce the 1.3 billion tons of food wasted annually by optimizing crop protection.
Frequently asked
Quick answers
What is the cost or pricing model for this AI tool?
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost structures for the end-user are not mentioned.
Can this be scaled to industrial-level farming?
The project specifically targets SME farmers, utilizing a scalable WhatsApp-based chatbot interface to deliver AI-driven advice.
Who owns the IP or licensing for the algorithms?
The tool is built on AGRIVI's proprietary AI pest risk detection algorithms and knowledge base.
How does it handle changing EU agricultural regulations?
The tool is designed to guide farmers through rules that must be respected, ensuring compliance with EU and country-specific chemical restrictions.
What is the timeline for deployment?
The project period ran from 2022-06-01 to 2024-05-31 and is now closed.
Consortium
Who built it
The project is led by a single SME, AGRIVI (Croatia), which acted as the sole partner. This 100% industry-led structure indicates a strong commercial drive and a focus on rapid product development rather than academic research.
How to reach the team
Contact AGRIVI DOO in Croatia for licensing or partnership opportunities regarding their AI pest risk detection tool.
Next steps
Talk to the team behind this work.
Contact us to explore integration of AI agronomy tools into your supply chain.
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