- Farmer's Profile
Poolamedu, Tamil Nadu
1.226 acres
Paddy
- Challenges faced
- Soil fertility and degradation issues
- Managing fertilizer applications efficiently
- Protecting crops from pests and diseases
- Soil salinity from over-irrigation
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.
- Pest Control
- Brown planthopper:
- Neem oil
- Imidacloprid
- Yellow stem borer:
- Trichogramma cards
- Cartap hydrochloride
- Disease Prevention
- Bacterial leaf blight:
- Pseudomonas fluorescens
- Streptomycin sulfate
- Rice blast:
- Trichoderma viride
- Tricyclazole
- Weed Control
- 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