Challenge 16. “Smart measurement and monitoring of plantations for precise crop management”

Challenge 16. “Smart measurement and monitoring of plantations for precise crop management”

JOSENEA BIO grows more than 60 varieties of organic plants on its farm and uses techniques designed to optimize tasks such as planting, pruning, and harvesting. In this context, it is particularly important to have tools that improve crop monitoring and support agronomic decisions with more accurate and systematic information.

In this context, the challenge lies in incorporating sensor, measurement, and monitoring solutions that help improve crop management (both in plastic-covered and outdoor cultivation) and optimize aspects such as pest detection, fertilizer application, monitoring of critical crop variables, and data-driven decision-making in the field.

Currently, many agronomic decisions rely on expert knowledge, direct observation, and manual monitoring. While this knowledge is essential, there is a clear opportunity to supplement it with monitoring systems that enhance accuracy, predictive capabilities, and analytical capacity—especially in an environment where raw material quality and crop efficiency are critical.

The main focus is on identifying innovative solutions that enable the collection of relevant data in the field, interpret it in a meaningful way, and turn it into a practical tool for the day-to-day management of plantations.

In particular, we will prioritize solutions that are capable of:​

• Incorporate sensors and measurement systems tailored to the crop's needs.

• Monitor variables relevant to the health and growth of the plantations.

• Improve the monitoring and early detection of pests or incidents.

• Optimize the application of fertilizers and other treatments.

• Facilitate data-driven agronomic decision-making.

• Integrate the collected data into simple systems that the team can use.

• Scale the solution gradually based on plots, crops, or needs.

The goal is to move toward a more precise, efficient, and proactive approach to agriculture, one that combines on-the-ground experience with useful technological tools to improve crop productivity, quality, and sustainability.

Expected benefits

Implementing a solution in this area would enable Josenea Bio to make an impact in areas such as:​

• Greater control over crop management: more accurate and continuous monitoring of relevant variables.

• Incident prediction: early detection of pests, stress, or anomalies in the field.

• Optimization of inputs: more precise and efficient application of fertilizers or treatments.

• Improved decision-making: supporting the team with useful and actionable data.

• Increased operational efficiency: better planning and prioritization of field operations.

• Enhancing quality and sustainability: more controlled and consistent cultivation in line with a high-value organic model.

What are they looking for in a collaborator?

JOSENEA BIO is looking for partners who can provide simple, practical solutions tailored to the realities of the field, avoiding complex technologies that do not add real value to day-to-day operations.

The following will be given special consideration:​

• Experience in agricultural sensor technology, precision agriculture, or crop monitoring.

• Ability to translate data into practical decisions in the field.

• Understanding of relevant agronomic variables and their interpretation.

• A realistic, scalable, and easy-to-implement approach.

• Commitment to organic and sustainable farming practices.

• The ability to focus on operational efficiency, not just on technology.

The key will be to identify solutions that help JOSENEA BIO improve the monitoring and management of its plantations in a practical, accessible, and results-oriented manner.