Project description
Buzzing for better pollination services
Honeybee colonies provide most insect pollination services to agriculture. A precision pollination service would allow farmers to improve pollination efficiency and crop yields. The EU-funded iPollinate project proposes a unique Internet of Things (IoT) sensor that supplies real-time monitoring of the foraging rate of honeybees used for pollination services. The aim of this approach is to increase crop yield by 30 % and improve quality and nutritional value. The data collected will be compared with hive strength and health data using machine learning techniques, to allow precision in pollination services. The project will hasten the development and adoption of an innovative business model for pollination services empowered by unique IoT sensor technology and advanced data analytics.
Fields of science
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencessoftwaresoftware development
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringsensors
- natural sciencescomputer and information sciencesinternetinternet of things
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturesustainable agriculture
- medical and health scienceshealth sciencesnutrition
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
IA - Innovation actionCoordinator
08029 Barcelona
Spain
Participants (2)
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
55022 Bagni Di Lucca
The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.