Narayan’s Story : Transforming Banana Farming Through Digital Agriculture

Masuchiwadi, Maharashtra

9.951 acres

Banana

Digital solution Implementation

Satellite-based crop monitoring

Weather-integrated planning

Soil Composition analysis

Precision agriculture recommendations

Crop Health Assessment

  • 03.3% of the field showing good crop health
  • 04.6% of the field requires crop health attention
  • 07.3% of the filed requires irrigation attention
  • 84.7% of the field showing critical crop health impact

Irrigation Management

  • Customized irrigation schedule with specific timing
  • Water quantity recommendations ranging from 15-30 mm based on:
    • Daily evapotranspiration rates
    • Rainfall predictions
    • Soil moisture conditions

Expected Yield

15000 kg/acre

Harvest Period

December 2024

Economic Benefits

  • Target Yield: 149265.0 kg
  • Resource Optimization: Assists in efficient use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, reducing waste costs and Predicting Climate change
  • Prevention of Crop Loss: Early detection of diseases, pests, and water stress prevents significant crop loss, safeguarding potential revenue

Narayan’s banana farming was transformed with Farmonaut’s Jeevn AI. By leveraging real-time satellite data to monitor crop health, the system provided precise irrigation schedules aligned with weather patterns and customized fertilizer recommendations based on soil composition. This approach not only boosted his yields but also minimized resource wastage and supported sustainable practices. Advanced pest and disease alerts enabled Narayan to take timely actions, protecting his crops and improving their quality. Through the seamless integration of traditional farming knowledge with cutting-edge technology, Narayan’s success embodies a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future for Indian banana farming.

Pests, Diseases and Weed Management

Tailored organic and chemical solutions to address challenges effectively and promote sustainable agriculture.

  • Banana weevil:
    • Neem cake
    • Carbofuran
  • Fruit flies:
    • Pheromone traps
    • Malathion
  • Black Sigatoka:
    • Copper oxychloride
    • Propiconazole
  • Panama disease:
    • Trichoderma
    • Carbendazim
  • Cynodon dactylon:
    • Mulching
    • Glyphosate
  • Cyperus rotundus:
    • Solarization
    • Halosulfuron-methyl

Fertilizer Management

  • Nitrogen: Urea: 5 kg/acre
  • Phosphorus: NPK 14:14:14: 3 kg/acre
  • Potassium: Potash: 5 kg/acre
  • Sulfur: NPK 14:14:14: 2 kg/acre
  • Zinc : Micronutrient mixture: 0.2 kg/acre

 

Frequency of application – Every 14 days

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