Spending smart: Leveraging data-driven techniques

Added on 12 April 2023

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Spending smart: Leveraging data-driven techniques

In a constantly changing world where margins are tight, greenhouse growers are looking for ways to optimize the cost of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and ensure that they are not overspending. With many solution providers in the space, it can be challenging to identify which innovations will prove to be effective and have a positive return on investment.

Most companies that assist growers with IPM planning and scout services do not typically suggest that growers reduce their spending on their solution. But how can growers objectively assess their spending and ensure that they are applying the appropriate amount to avoid overspending?

Data-driven growing using the ecoation platform helps growers collect and digitize their IPM and yield data and provides them with the ability to analyze previous years' results and use data to answer complex questions surrounding IPM and Yield. Lessons learned through collected data can ultimately help growers optimize their practices.

Our platform offers several benefits, including enhanced scout workflow and real-time notifications about the status of pests and diseases. These features can help growers save time and resources, while also improving the accuracy and effectiveness of their IPM practices.

For example, by analyzing data from previous years, growers can determine whether they overspent on treatments and whether their yields were impacted by pest outbreaks. They can also gain insights into which biological control agents were most effective and what rates are ideal for their crops.