Fruitometry’s new service utilises advances in telemetry, imaging and artificial intelligence (AI) using deep neural networks that quickly digitise orchards to provide insightful reports for targeted orchard management, horticultural process control and supply chain fruit volume estimation. Their proprietary software streamlines real-time image processing, AI training annotation, data warehousing, analytics and comprehensive report generation into a scalable service.
Seeka's minority investment of $2.6 million values Fruitometry at $10 million.
From the Fruitometry web site. Amazing technology.
"Orchard labour costs have more than doubled since 2013 and will continue to increase due to short labour supply and increasing wages.
This impact can be mitigated by using the right tools and metrics to optimise labour inputs."
At the risk of getting political...this is one of / the type of productivity advances that NZ Inc needs.
Shortage and cost of labour making us think about doing stuff in a more scientific way.
Good news...amazing technology. Hope its use can be expanded into other crops.
From the Fruitometry web site. Amazing technology.
"Orchard labour costs have more than doubled since 2013 and will continue to increase due to short labour supply and increasing wages.
This impact can be mitigated by using the right tools and metrics to optimise labour inputs."
At the risk of getting political...this is one of / the type of productivity advances that NZ Inc needs.
Shortage and cost of labour making us think about doing stuff in a more scientific way.
Good news...amazing technology. Hope its use can be expanded into other crops.
It would be great but I think we have a long painful way to achieve it. Not at all limited to horticulture but equally applicable to all primary industries and no doubt other industries as well. I know my industry, fishing, is at crisis point here in NZ and there is no short term technological solution to fix it.
Originally Posted by winner69
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