Malar’s Story :Transforming Pomegranate Farming Through Digital Agriculture

Poolamedu, Tamil Nadu

1.226 acres

Paddy

Digital solution Implementation

Satellite-based crop monitoring

Weather-integrated planning

Soil Composition analysis

Precision agriculture recommendations

Crop Health Assessment

  • 100% of the field showing good crop health

Irrigation Management

  • Customized irrigation schedule with specific timing
  • Water quantity recommendations ranging from 10-50 mm based on:
    • Daily evapotranspiration rates
    • Rainfall predictions
    • Soil moisture conditions

Expected Yield

2300 kg/acre

Harvest Period

January 2025

Economic Benefits

  • Target Yield: 2819.80 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

Malar’s paddy 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 her yields but also minimized resource wastage and supported sustainable practices. Advanced pest and disease alerts enabled Malar to take timely actions, protecting her crops and improving their quality. Through the seamless integration of traditional farming knowledge with cutting-edge technology, Malar’s success embodies a more efficient, resilient, and sustainable future for Indian paddy farming.

Pests, Diseases and Weed Management

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

  • Brown planthopper:
    • Neem oil
    • Imidacloprid
  • Yellow stem borer:
    • Trichogramma cards
    • Cartap hydrochloride
  • Bacterial leaf blight:
    • Pseudomonas fluorescens
    • Streptomycin sulfate
  • Rice blast:
    • Trichoderma viride
    • Tricyclazole
  • Echinochloa crus-galli:
    • Mulching
    • Bispyribac-sodium
  • Cyperus Rotundus:
    • Hand weeding
    • Halosulfuron-methyl

Fertilizer Management

  • Nitrogen: Urea: 5 kg/acre
  • Phosphorus: DAP: 2 kg/acre
  • Potassium: Potash: 2.5 kg/acre
  • Sulfur: Gypsum: 2 kg/acre
  • Zinc : Sulphate: 0.5 kg/acre

 

Frequency of application – Every 7 days

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