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Data driven support to sugarcane producers
Data driven support to sugarcane producers
At SmartCane, we are dedicated to making positive impact on your sugarcane business. We provide data driven support to all sugarcane producers, because we know that every decision matters. It is the consistent everyday operations that make a cane field produce better, day-in-day-out.
Small- and medium-scale outgrowers are responsible of more than half of the worldwide raw cane production whilst not having equal access to support compared to full time cane producers. SmartCane fills a crucial gap in the sugarcane value chain, by focussing on the small-scale producers.
For growers, getting more out of the cane fields significantly impacts the household economies. Considering SugarCane is not the sole activity, the multiple activities and priorities often contradict. Yield optimisation is rarely the strategy. SmartCane fits, focussing attention to what is important, reducing the days spend on scouting. Freeing up time for other activities.
For millers, cane supply from the out-growers is essential to maintain quality sugar production. Examples show that with consistent efforts, the value chain benefits, reliable cane supply increased sugar content. Digital technology makes personal attention attainable.
Sustainability in Sugarcane – Bonsucro
Meaningful Impact. We don’t just provide technology; we aim to create real change. Our tools improve productivity, enhance sustainability, and support local communities, strengthening economies and food security. From agronomic insights to smart monitoring and personalised assistance, SmartCane equips farmers with practical tools to overcome challenges and achieve remarkable results.
As an expression of our mission to positive impact, SmartCane is a Bonsucro member. Bonsucro aims to be a global force with the purpose of collectively accelerating the sustainable production and uses of sugarcane, focusing on climate action, human rights and value in the supply chain.
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Satellites and Sugarcane
Sugarcane is a commodity crop, growing as monocrop on larger areas. The above ground biomass is what is harvested and processed. This crop is very visible from space. Specifically, the health of the crop, key for production, is visible with remote sensing data. SmartCane bv has developed algorithms that provide operational guidance for growers. Focussing on trends, day-by-day developments in the field, highlight the onset of change. Replacing parts of the scouting, and turning the rough, hot, sweaty field conditions into an objective data-based production system.
Supporting farmers across borders
SmartCane we work with Millers and Growers. Our services areavailable in the following countries:
Mozambique
Tanzania
Kenya
Uganda
Mexico
Partners of smartcane
SmartCane stems from the Dutch tradition of innovation and entrepreneurship. The company is a spinoff of the Resilience Network, building on more than 15 years of agricultural expertise combined with cutting-edge digital solutions.
Through this network, SmartCane works alongside a range of independent partner companies, each with its own expertise, operations and geographic focus.
Partnering through this network gives SmartCane access to local expertise in various fields enabling us to combine our satellite-based services with practical, in-field support for sugarcane farmers, producers and millers.
Resilience B.V. – Experts in complex, interdisciplinary agricultural projects, prioritising social and environmental sustainability.
SmartFarming B.V. – Developer of easy-to-use mobile apps for coffee, potato, and cotton farmers, benefiting over 10,000 users with local-language guidance.
Iripo Lda – seasoned extension agents, digitising the farming community, with field tested, accessible and fit for purpose solutions, that blossom on the most recent technology and apply it to the field situation.
