In a strategic move within the ag-tech sector, Israeli company Phytech has entered into a partnership with Rivulis, a global leader in precision irrigation. This collaboration aims to distribute Phytech's advanced digital agriculture solutions to farmers across the globe, focusing on enhancing sustainable agriculture practices. Through the utilization of technology, the partnership seeks to assist farmers in boosting crop yields while optimizing the use of resources.
Phytech, boasting a workforce of approximately 200, with half stationed in Kfar Saba, has crafted a mobile-friendly platform that employs predictive algorithms and data analysis tools tailored for the agricultural industry. The platform leverages sensors attached to trees or plant stalks to monitor water and fertilizer needs, integrating this data with environmental conditions to provide real-time irrigation and fertilization recommendations. Additionally, IoT devices facilitate comprehensive monitoring of water systems and other critical infrastructure, supporting predictive maintenance and allowing for immediate issue resolution.
The technology developed by Phytech is currently utilized by over 1,000 growers worldwide, spanning 18,000 farms in countries including the U.S., Australia, and Israel. These farms are significant contributors to global agriculture, producing large percentages of the world's almonds, and substantial portions of the U.S. apple and citrus outputs. Processing 25 million data points daily from over 45 million trees, Phytech's platform enables growers to make informed irrigation and fertilization decisions, resulting in an average annual savings of 25% in water, fertilizer, and electricity costs, and an 8% increase in yield.
Source: The Jerusalem Post