AI has made it possible to develop a range of farming apps to help farmers. Through AI large areas of farmland can be automated and monitored in real-time from anywhere, through only a few touches of a screen. This blog looks at the role of technology in farming and some of the best farming Apps available.
How Farming Apps Can Help Commercial Farmers
With the increased development technology in agriculture, it’s becoming more and more practical to track crop in real-time. Today, farmers can virtually monitor soil quality, planting conditions, automate irrigation, control diseases and pests in the field, and know the ideal time to harvest.
Practical uses of Apps in agriculture include:
Crop Monitoring & Disease Detection- Smartphone apps with artificial intelligence work in tandem with the identification of diseases through high-resolution images. Through this, they can integrate a set of information into the database and inform the farmer what is happening in the field and what are the best ways to deal with it.
- Precision Agriculture – Apps can determine optimum application rates for water, fertilizers and pesticides, reducing costs and can pass these recommendations to the farmer in real time.
- Market tips – Smartphone apps can help farmers identify the best price in the market, where they can operate, and what the needs of the region are, avoiding losses or only partial sales of the production.
- Weather reports – It’s easy to find apps that show what the weather forecast is for that day, week, or month. This type of information helps both in planting and cropping.
As technology advances new ways of working and farming via apps will emerge to drive farm profitability and efficiency.
The Best 10 Farming Apps
1. yieldsApp
YieldsApp delivers agronomic analysis using online analytics and AI. The main objective is to provide agribusiness and farmers with accurate information to optimize production and planting. It contributes to efficient operations in the field, with specific recommendations and practical tips.
Some of the functions of the app are:
- Develop specific fertilizer and fertilization prescriptions;
- Soil and health analyses of the area, showing the micro and macronutrients in greater abundance or those that are missing;
- Alerts for pests and diseases;
- Irrigation management via AI.
YieldsApp also takes the role of helping the planet by assisting farmers with climate change, seeing it as a global challenge that we face today. The app promotes regenerative agriculture through practices that improve soil health and biodiversity. The application can be downloaded directly from yieldsApp.
2. Slakes: Soil Health Test
Slakes is a practical application that measures the rate of soil aggregation through images taken from a smartphone. The app was developed by the Health Institute and is free and available for Android and iOS. The user takes a photo of a dry soil sample and then moistens it for 10 minutes. The app compares photos and calculates the aggregate stability value.
Sandy soils break down more easily and have lower levels of nutrient fixation. On the other hand, soils with a high aggregation rate have better health and are more susceptible to planting. The Slakes app can be downloaded for Android and iOS.
3. AGvisorPRO
The AGvisorPRO app provides an opportunity for farmers to connect with consultants to answer questions and even hire them for remote services. The app guarantees connection via voice or video call, free or by contract, to provide quality consulting in a 100% virtual way. The app is available for Android and iOS and can be downloaded directly from their respective stores.
4. DropControl
The DropConntrol app provides farmers with true information about the weather, soil humidity conditions, and full control of irrigation/fertigation of the area. Through the DropControl app, you will be able to open valves and control watering schedules via Bluetooth, mechanizing your entire field operation. The app allows you to evaluate rainfall and, based on that, show the need for irrigation in the crops. The app is available for Android and iOS.
5. Bushel Farm
Bushel Farm is a control and data storage application that can be used to improve a farms production system. Instead of an Excel spreadsheet, farmers can use Bushel Farm to store information such as maps, photos, satellite views, rainfall data, harvesting activities, grain sales, work orders, and more. This data can be used for forecasting and planning and estimating production costs and returns even before the cultivation process begins.
Bushel Farm App it available for both iPhone and Android users.
6. Orbit: Field Scout For Farming
Orbit is an AI-powered integrated app developed by Doktar. It aims to optimize the monitoring of large production areas, assisting in the decision-making process. It used high-resolution satellite images to identify anomalies in the field and, with the help of AI, point out the main problems in the area to farmers. Additionally, the app can also uses water stress maps to plan irrigation schedules.
The Orbit app is available for free on Android and iOS devices.
7. Acres: Land Data & Parcel Maps
The Acres app is ideal for those who want to buy and sell farmland. With the app, it was easy to search for areas and compare properties, analyze annual rainfall, and several other important details. You can search and save to a list and see history, satellite imagery, soil health conditions, and more. Download for Android and iOS for free.
8. Automated FruitScout
This app optimizes production and provides delivers the means of measuring production in fruit-growing areas through AI. The app identifies and helps with targeted practical soil management and irrigation solutions. According to recent research by Cornell University , farmers who use precision apps to manage their cropping areas save $5 to $10 per tree per year.[1]
The app is not available for download on the official Android and iOS stores, but it can be purchased on the official website of FruitScout.ai.
9. AgriSync
AgriSync connects farmers to agronomic consultants via video call. Through the app producers receive information and advice in real-time. On the other hand consultants can see what the farmer sees and use their skills and experience to provide appropriate solutions to a farming problem.
10. Aeroview InField
With the Aeroview app, farmers and producers can gain access to data and images from drones, taking them directly to stressed trees and plants. The app is easy to use and guarantees the farmer quick and effective measures against pests and diseases. Additionally, the app can also identify the presence of weeds in the area and the need for irrigation. Save the information to a notepad, photos, and even satellite views. Download for Android and iOS.
Farming Apps
Farming Apps have become a necessity to ensure efficient production. Now, farmers have access to information in the palm of their hand and even consultations with expert agronomists to solve problems in real time, via video call, without having to arrange face-to-face visit.
What do you think of the apps used in agriculture? Are there apps you would like to see developed? Please leave your opinion in the comments.