Transforming crop management with real-time analytics
Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company committed to unlocking agronomic potential, announced the expansion of its innovative LENS system to 13 US states. This cutting-edge real-time crop management technology is set to revolutionize the way agronomists and farmers manage their crops by offering unprecedented analytics and operational efficiency. LENS integrates real-time plant tissue analysis into agribusiness workflows, marking a significant step in the adoption of precision agriculture management.
Widespread in the USA
In 2024, Picketa Systems’ LENS will be adopted in California, Utah, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Mississippi. This expansion marks an important milestone for Picketa Systems as it partners with leading agronomists, crop consultants, retailers, cooperatives, and input and seed companies. These partnerships highlight the company’s commitment to advancing agricultural technology by providing instant crop nutrient data to farmers across the country.
Innovative technology for potatoes and corn
Originally developed for potato analysis, LENS has now expanded its capabilities to include tissue analysis of corn, a key crop for American farmers. Despite corn’s status as a cornerstone crop, the majority of leading corn farmers do not regularly check their plants throughout the season, indicating a significant gap in the industry. With instant access to nutrient data, agronomists can now apply the predictive management strategies used in high-value crops such as potatoes to precisely manage row crops such as corn.
Xavier Hébert-Couturier, CEO of Picketa Systems, highlights the importance of this technology: “With instant access to this data, agronomists can now implement the predictive management strategies used in high-value crops such as potatoes to precisely manage row crops such as corn. This opens up huge opportunities to improve crop yields and fertilizer efficiency.”
Proven effectiveness and feedback from farmers
Agronomists and farmers who have used the LENS system have praised its reliability and ease of use. For example, an agronomist at William Houde Ltée in Quebec noted the impressive speed with which they obtained results demonstrating the effectiveness of their products. Mack, a leading Eastern European agronomist and research farm manager for McCain Foods, called LENS a “game changer” in developing management strategies for new crop varieties.
The LENS system analyzes crop tissue and compares it to a global crop health database collected from thousands of plants at different stages of growth. Its reliability has been demonstrated through repeated studies conducted in hundreds of fields on four continents. For agribusinesses, LENS offers unprecedented information about nutrients in plant tissue, serving as an invaluable asset for demonstrating the effectiveness of crop protection products and other products.
Strategic expansion backed by strong support
The expansion of LENS in the US coincides with a significant round of funding from internal stakeholders, highlighting their unwavering commitment to Picketa Systems’ mission. This support will allow the company to expand the scope of its activities and reach even more farmers and agronomists throughout the country.
Xavier Hébert-Couturier expressed his enthusiasm for the widespread adoption of LENS: “Our team is thrilled to witness the widespread adoption of LENS, first in potatoes and now in corn. We believe that LENS is not just an innovative technology, but an advanced technology. crop management strategy.”
Future prospects and goals
Looking to the future, Picketa Systems is committed to further collaborations with leading agronomists, expanding the range of crops analyzed by LENS, and increasing availability to growers across the country. This ongoing innovation and expansion will ensure that more farmers can benefit from the accuracy and efficiency offered by real-time crop management technology.
The expansion of Picketa Systems’ LENS to 13 US states marks significant progress in precision agriculture. By providing real-time, actionable information on the nutrient status of crops, LENS empowers agronomists and farmers to make informed decisions, improving crop yields and fertilizer efficiency. As Picketa Systems continues to innovate and expand its reach, the future of crop management looks increasingly promising.
