Sudhir’s Story: Transforming Sugarcane Farming Through Digital Agriculture

Sangli

0.947 acres

Sugarcane

Digital solution Implementation

AI-Driven Satellite Crop Monitoring

Dynamic Irrigation Scheduling

Proactive Pest & Disease Alerts

Precision Nutrient Management

Crop Health Assessment

  • 65.8% of the field showing good crop health
  • 17.5% requiring irrigation attention
  • Regular cloud cover monitoring for weather impact & cloud health attention

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

40,000 kg/acre

Harvest Period

December 2025

Economic Benefits

  • Target Yield: 37880 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

Sudhir’s sugarcane farming was revolutionized with Farmonaut’s Jeevn AI. Using real-time satellite data to monitor crop health, precise irrigation schedules tailored to weather conditions, and customized fertilizer recommendations based on soil composition, he significantly boosted yields, reduced wastage, and adopted sustainable practices. Advanced pest and disease alerts enabled timely interventions, safeguarding his crops from damage and enhancing their quality. By seamlessly blending traditional farming wisdom with cutting-edge technology, Sudhir’s success represents a brighter, more efficient, and sustainable future for Indian agriculture.

Pests, Diseases and Weed Management

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

  • Sugarcane woolly aphid:
    • Release ladybird beetles
    • Apply Thiamethoxam
  • Top borer:
    • Use trichrogramma chilonis egg parasitoids
    • Apply Chlorantraniliprole
  • Red rot:
    • Use disease free setts for planting
    • Treat setts with carbendaziam
  • Smut:
    • Remove & destroy infected plants
    • Soak setts in Treadimeton solution
  • Johnsons grass:
    • Mulching
    • Apply metribuzin
  • Nutsedge:
    • Manual removing
    • Apply Halosulfuron-methyl

Fertilizer Management

  • Nitrogen : Urea : 30 kg/acre
  • Phosphorus : DAP : 10 kg/acre
  • Potassium : MOP : 10 kg/acre
  • Sulfur : Gypsum : 5 kg/acre
  • Zinc : Zinc sulphate : – 0.5 kg/acre
Frequency of application- every 30 days

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