Pareno Farm’s Story : Transforming Banana Farming Through Digital Agriculture

Tulunan, Phillipines

6.284 acres

Banana

Digital solution Implementation

Satellite-based crop monitoring

Weather-integrated planning

Soil Composition analysis

Precision agriculture recommendations

Crop Health Assessment

  • 01.4% of the field showing good crop health
  • 23.8% requiring crop health attention
  • 74.8% requiring critical attention
  • Regular cloud cover monitoring for weather impact

Irrigation Management

  • Customized irrigation schedule with specific timing
  • Water quantity recommendations ranging from 0-10 mm based on:
    • Daily evapotranspiration rates
    • Rainfall predictions
    • Soil moisture conditions

Expected Yield

10000 kg/acre

Harvest Period

April 2024

Economic Benefits

  • Target Yield: 221530.00 kg
  • Resource Optimization: Assists in efficient use of water, fertilizers, and pesticides, reducing waste and lowering costs
  • Prevention of Crop Loss: Early detection of diseases, pests, and water stress prevents significant crop loss, safeguarding potential revenue

In Tulunan, Philippines, Pareno Farm, a determined banana grower, exemplifies the resilience of modern agriculture amidst mounting challenges. Facing the pressing issue of soil degradation—a critical hurdle for banana cultivation—Pareno Farm has found hope and transformation through Farmonaut’s Personalized Farm Advisory report. This innovative tool seamlessly blends traditional farming knowledge with advanced technology, enabling farmers to restore soil health, optimize resource use, and significantly enhance crop yields. As tools like these gain traction, they are driving a quiet revolution in rural communities, where technology meets tradition to address environmental challenges, promote sustainable farming, and cultivate a brighter, more resilient future for farmers and their families.

Pests, Diseases and Weed Management

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

  • Banana Thrips:
    • Neem oil
    • Imidacloprid
  • Banana Weevil:
    • Pheromone traps
    • Fipronil
  • Black Sigatoka:
    • Copper Fungicides
    • Propiconazole
  • Fusarium Wilt:
    • Trichoderma spp.
    • Carbendazim
  • Cyperus Rotundus:
    • Mulching
    • Glyphosate
  • Eleusine Indica:
    • Hand weeding
    • Fluazifop-p-butyl

Fertilizer Management

  • Nitrogen : Urea : 100 kg/acre
  • Phosphorus : NPK (14-14-14) : 30 kg/acre
  • Potassium : Potassium Chloride : 200 kg/acre
  • Sulfur : NPK (14-14-14) : 20 kg/acre
  • Zinc : NPK (14-14-14) : 1.12 kg/acre

 

Frequency of application – every 7 days

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