Semios

The Semios Crop Management Platform is a solution designed to assist growers in the tree fruit, nuts, and vines industry with effective crop management. According to the vendor, the platform offers a range of tools and features to help growers make informed decisions regarding weather conditions, pest pressure, disease control, and water management. The platform is suitable for growers of all sizes, from small family farms to large commercial operations. It is utilized by various professionals and industries, including orchard managers, farm managers, agronomists, pest control advisors, crop consultants, and agricultural researchers.

Key Features

Weather Monitoring: According to the vendor, the platform provides accurate climate data at a per-acre level through in-canopy weather stations and sensors. It offers near real-time insights on temperature and humidity, updated every 10 minutes. Users can also access historical and forecasted weather conditions, including 7-day weather forecasts.

Insect Pest Management: The platform offers variable rate mating disruption for maximum protection during vulnerable crop stages. Automated camera traps eliminate the need for manual checking and provide daily trap catch reports. Users can receive pest pressure alerts and access pest degree-day models customized to specific orchards.

Disease Management: According to the vendor, the platform provides tailored disease models to assess disease risk in orchards accurately. It offers disease outbreak alerts and risk potential thresholds to optimize spray timing. Users can access per-acre data, including risk index and leaf wetness reporting.

Frost Management: The platform integrates with Altrac for wind machine control and automation. Users can remotely control wind machines, set up auto-start, and monitor voltage and fuel levels. The platform also enables users to track wind machine activity and identify malfunctions for effective frost management.

Water Management: The platform offers irrigation planning tools and soil moisture tracking to optimize water use. Users can make better water management decisions by understanding plant stress levels. According to the vendor, the platform aims to reduce water waste and improve efficiency.

Scouting Tool: Users can record and organize in-field photos and observations for efficient scouting. The platform automatically GPS- and time-stamps records for accurate data collection. It also facilitates collaboration and risk management by allowing users to share findings with their team.

Reporting Tools: The platform aims to reduce reporting-related friction through automatic record-keeping and consolidated information. It supports compliance and regulatory needs with historical analysis. Users can also share reports with third parties and collaborators for improved communication.

Hardware: The platform includes pheromone aerosol dispensers for variable rate mating disruption. It also offers automated insect camera traps for efficient pest monitoring. In-canopy weather stations and a wireless network provide accurate climate data. Additionally, the platform utilizes soil moisture probes and dendrometers for water management and plant stress monitoring.

Research: According to the vendor, Semios conducts boots-on-the-ground research to provide relevant solutions tailored to specific regions and crops. The platform leverages data-driven research to transform data into actionable insights for growers. The vendor also emphasizes collaboration with growers, universities, and industry experts to address agriculture's challenges.