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Farmdar, an agritech company operating in Thailand, Singapore, Pakistan, and Brazil, has developed AI-powered platforms CropScan™ and YieldPro™ to improve sugarcane yield predictions. Traditional methods, including manual sampling and public satellite data, often lack field-level visibility, leading to inconsistent accuracy and revenue losses for millers managing fragmented farmlands. Farmdar’s platforms aim to replace these outdated practices with scalable, automated solutions tailored for large-scale agricultural operations.

The company selected PlanetScope® satellite imagery for its high revisit rate and resolution, enabling precise crop identification and monitoring. CropScan automates crop type detection across vast areas, while YieldPro tracks crop health from planting to harvest using current and archival imagery. Both platforms reduce reliance on manual checks and improve data reliability, particularly during critical growth stages and monsoon seasons when cloud cover typically disrupts monitoring efforts.

Farmdar’s accuracy claims were initially met with skepticism, but field-based validation confirmed 95% yield prediction accuracy. Skeptical agronomy and procurement teams participated in ground testing, ultimately endorsing the technology after observing its performance. The measurable impacts for customers include optimized supply chains, reduced production costs, and improved farm yields, demonstrating the practical value of integrating satellite data with AI-driven analytics.

Looking ahead, Farmdar plans to expand its use of Planet’s satellite data, including Tanager™, a hyperspectral constellation capable of monitoring vegetation health and emissions. The collaboration between Farmdar’s expertise in sugarcane farming and Planet’s scalable satellite capabilities has created a tool that enhances field operations efficiency and supports better decision-making for millers and farmers.