Somesh’s Story : Transforming Sugarcane Farming Through Digital Agriculture
Farmer’s Profile Malavali 0.292 acres Sugarcane Challenges faced Uneven Crop Health Across Sugarcane Fields Inefficient Water Management and Over-Irrigation Persistent Pest and Disease Outbreaks Inaccurate Fertilizer Applications Affecting Crop Yield Digital solution Implementation AI-Driven Satellite Crop Monitoring Dynamic Irrigation Scheduling Proactive Pest & Disease Alerts Precision Nutrient Management Crop Health Assessment 97% of the field showing critical crop health & irrigation Regular cloud cover monitoring for weather impact & cloud health attention Irrigation Management Customized irrigation schedule with specific timing Water quantity recommendations ranging from 10-30 mm based on: Daily evapotranspiration rates Rainfall predictions Soil moisture conditions Expected Yield 38000 kg/acre Harvest Period February 2025 Economic Benefits Target Yield: 11096 kg Environmental Impact Reduction: Farmonaut’s data-driven solutions minimize overuse of resources, reducing the environmental footprint Cost Savings: Efficient resource management, including fertilizers, pesticides, and water, reduces farming expenses while maintaining high-quality yield Somesh’s sugarcane farming experienced a breakthrough with Farmonaut’s Jeevn AI. By leveraging real-time satellite data for crop health monitoring, weather-adaptive irrigation schedules, and tailored fertilizer recommendations, he achieved remarkable efficiency and yield improvement. Advanced pest and disease alerts allowed timely interventions, protecting his crops from potential damage while maintaining high quality. Weed management strategies, including mulching and deep plowing, further enhanced productivity. Combining traditional farming expertise with AI-powered solutions, Somesh’s story highlights a sustainable, efficient future for agriculture. Pests, Diseases and Weed Management Tailored organic and chemical solutions to address challenges effectively and promote sustainable agriculture. Pest Control Sugarcane top borer: Trivhogramma chilonis Chlorantranilipron Top wholly aphid: Neem oil spray Imidachloprid Disease Prevention Red rot: Trichoderma viride Propiconazole Smut: Hot water treatement Carbendazim Weed Control Cyperus rotundus: Mulching Halosulfuron-methyl Cyperus Dactylon: Deep ploughing Glyphosate Fertilizer Management Nitrogen : Urea : 22.5 kg/acre Phosphorus : DAP : 5 kg/acre Potassium : Potash : 15 kg/acre Sulfur : GyAmmonium sulftate: 2 kg/acre Zinc : Zinc sulphate : – 0.25 kg/acre Frequency of application – every 30 days
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