Overview

Agrosens is an agritech platform that supports mid- to large-scale farms across Eastern Europe and Central Asia with data-driven decision tools. From sowing to harvest, weather variability is the single biggest external factor affecting both crop health and farmer profitability. To manage this complexity, Agrosens needed ultra-local and crop-specific forecasting—especially to respond faster to hailstorms, heatwaves, and unexpected cold snaps.

Challenge

Farmers partnering with Agrosens faced critical blind spots due to:

• Lack of field-level forecast resolution, especially in remote or mountainous regions

• Delayed responses to hailstorms, early frost, drought spells, or heat stress

• Uncertainty around optimal irrigation or pesticide application timing

• Inability to quantify weather-related yield risks for insurers and banks

Generic weather apps offered little support for decision-making at the plot level—particularly when short-term hail risks threatened crop integrity.

How Agrosens Grows Smarter with Weather Intelligence

1. Crop-Specific Forecast Models
WeatherX delivers customized forecasts that account for plant-stage sensitivity (e.g. flowering, grain fill), enabling better irrigation, fertilization, and spraying schedules.

2. Site-Specific Alert Thresholds
Each farm plot is assigned dynamic thresholds—like frost risk, dew point alerts, hail probability, and leaf wetness forecasts—aligned with crop type and soil profile.

3. Historical Pattern Analysis for Crop Risk
Agrosens leverages 10+ years of hyperlocal data to quantify how weather patterns (e.g. spring droughts, hail clusters, or mid-season heatwaves) impact yield variability—vital for risk pooling and credit access.

4. Visual Forecast Layers with API Integration
Farmers and agronomists access interactive forecast maps within Agrosens’ platform or mobile app, with WeatherX powering backend intelligence for decision support.

Operational Impact

After onboarding WeatherX:

• Farms achieved up to 15% increase in yield stability over one season

• Spraying and irrigation efficiency improved by 30%, saving water and input costs

• Agrosens launched weather-indexed risk modules (including hail cover) for insurers and cooperatives

• Advisory services became more data-backed, enhancing trust and farmer retention

Looking Ahead

Agrosens plans to expand into climate-stressed regions using seasonal drought and hail forecasting, and is trialing WeatherX’s upcoming pollen & pest risk layers—pushing the frontier of climate-aware agriculture.