INSPIRE - Integrating High-Resolution Sensors and AI Decision Tools for Enhancing Agricultural Efficiency
The main objective of INSPIRE is to improve nutrient use efficiency in agriculture by innovative technology capable of measuring nutrient contents in soils and incorporating this data into state-of-the-art decision support tools for farmers. This will be enabled by the development and deployment of novel nutrient sensors, which can be incorporated in agricultural soils and produce high-resolution data on current nutrient levels. The project will explore the best ways to incorporate this data into a cloud-based decision support tool and the effectiveness of the derived fertilization strategies in terms of environmental and economic performance. Connected to this, the project will study farmers’ willingness to accept novel technologies and data sharing among themselves and with other value chain stakeholders. Furthermore, training materials will be produced that help farmers understand preconditions, opportunities, and challenges of novel technologies such as AI in farming.