This project has been nominated for the Flora Holland Greenovation Award 2023!
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Automated data collection to adjust cultivation is nothing new. Many growers use programmes that show what needs to be done based on current cultivation data to keep the cultivation as healthy as possible. What is new, however, is the so-called Triple Thrive Data Concept: a unique combination of sensors, satellites, and drones that ensures the collection of all relevant cultivation information.
Yookr, together with Agri Dataservices BioScope BV, W2R Drone Projects, and Paletti Growers, a regional cooperative of various growers from Limburg, North Brabant, and North Rhine-Westphalia, is setting up the research. The aim of this research is to develop a data-driven dashboard for the horticultural sector. All incoming data will be converted into control data. Growers can easily view this data via a specially developed dashboard. The control data assist in cultivation optimisation, both for field horticulture and for greenhouse horticulture.
Funding from the SVTGV (Foundation Strengthening Horticulture Cluster Greenport Venlo) has ensured that the research can be rolled out in practice at three Paletti Growers pilot companies from the region. Kwekerij Stals BV, Warmerdam Someren BV, and Kwekerij Verschure Vogelsangs BV are the companies that will start with the Triple Thrive Data Concept. They are going to work with a dashboard that receives data from the ground sensors and obtains imagery from satellites and drones. The intention is for all raw data to be converted into clear signals on the dashboard, so that growers can quickly and clearly see what the status is and what steps need to be taken.
All parties involved hope that through the unique data collection and processing, they can respond more effectively to what the cultivation needs. This can result in lower consumption of crop protection products, water, and fertilizers. Additionally, problems can be prevented as they are identified earlier. As a result, nurseries have less work on their cultivation and can take the right actions at the right moments.
The project started in January 2023 with a kick-off meeting in Aarle-Rixtel. Paletti Growers will organise a demonstration day for all its members and other interested growers in the spring. Furthermore, the results will be shared with a wide audience within the sector.
