In a recent interview with the leading Croatian agriculture media outlet, Agroklub, Tanja Folnović, a Digital Agronomy Expert and Head of the Customer Support Team at AGRIVI, shed light on AGRIVI’s partner role in EFRA project – investigating whether pests’ behaviours are altered due to shifts in weather patterns.
The interview delved into the changing dynamics of pest behaviour in response to evolving climate conditions. To give readers a better understanding of the topic, Tanja highlighted AGRIVI’s innovative pest detection algorithms integrated into their farm management software. This algorithm works by defining specific weather conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and precipitation, to predict the likelihood of pest occurrences. The software sets alarms for hundreds of diseases and insect pests across various crops globally, providing farmers with crucial information for timely intervention.
A significant part of the interview covered AGRIVI‘s involvement in EFRA. The EFRA Use Case “Food-Safety Optimal Pesticide Use”, which AGRIVI leads, aims to further refine the algorithm by utilizing machine learning technologies. The goal is to enhance the accuracy of predictions based on the analysis of real-time data collected within the AGRIVI software.
Tanja Folnović outlined the Use Case’s aim, which is “to undertake research to evaluate the accuracy of our software in predicting conditions for different locations and crops, while also gathering information on any discrepancies noted. This comprehensive approach will enable us to refine and enhance their database, ensuring it accurately reflects the conditions under which various incidents occur, thereby improving the software’s effectiveness and reliability”. Prediction technologies such as AGRIVI‘s pest detection alarms are crucial to help farmers react preventively and in a timely manner, ensuring a healthier crop yield, protecting the environment, and cost savings. In the context of climate change, which is likely to alter pest behaviours and potentially increase the frequency and severity of pest infestations, this kind of research becomes even more critical. As AGRIVI continues its pioneering efforts in pest control algorithms and climate-resilient agriculture, the interview with Tanja Folnović provides valuable insights into the future of farming practices and the pivotal role technology plays in securing our global food supply.
