Simple with Your Smartphone: Nileworks Launches "Strawberry Yield Prediction Tool" ~ Video-Based Ripeness Detection and Growth & Yield Forecasting ~

Tokyo, Japan – December 5, 2024 - Simple Growth and Yield Forecasting for Strawberry Cultivation. A new tool is now available that makes growth and yield forecasting straightforward. Simply upload a video taken with your smartphone, and the cloud-based system analyzes the ripeness of strawberries, counts the number of fruits by ripeness stage, and provides growth forecast information based on accumulated temperature data. With ease of use and high-precision analysis, this tool contributes to the advancement of cultivation management.

Overview of the Strawberry Yield Prediction Tool

1. Development Background
Strawberry cultivation requires accurate predictions of harvest timing and yield. However, traditional methods often relied heavily on experience and intuition, making them time-consuming and labor-intensive. This tool is designed to address these challenges, enabling more efficient and scientific cultivation management.

2. Features of the Tool
1) Easy Operation with a Smartphone, simply take a video of your field with a smartphone and upload it to the cloud. No special equipment or technical expertise is required.
2) High-Precision Ripeness Analysis in the Cloud, utilizing Nileworks' phenotyping technology - a process that observes and measures crop characteristics such as appearance, shape, and growth patterns - the tool provides instant analysis of strawberry ripeness. It categorizes fruits by ripeness stages, such as green, white, and red, and counts the number of fruits in each stage.
3) Growth Forecasting Based on Accumulated Temperature, by combining fruit count data by ripeness stage with upcoming weather data, the tool predicts harvestable periods and expected yields. This allows for strategic harvesting and market distribution planning.
4) Simplicity and Cost-Effectiveness, the intuitive interface ensures ease of use, making the tool accessible to all users. Additionally, by eliminating the need for specialized equipment, the tool offers both low implementation and operational costs.

Strawberry Ripeness Detection Video: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGYGrT6cGI/ka36Wap01BQ63lpMzzgWwQ/watch

3. Key Use Cases and Benefits of Adoption
- Advanced Cultivation Management, enables precise understanding and control of optimal harvest timing and yield.
- Reservation Management for Agritourism, facilitates efficient scheduling for pick-your-own strawberry farms.
- Ease of Adoption, accessible for farms of all sizes and experience levels, making it simple to get started.

Sales Information

- Product Name: Strawberry Yield Prediction Tool
- Price: Starting at 10,000 JPY per month (tax included) Includes a free trial period
- Launch Date: December 10th, 2024

Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this product, please contact:
Nileworks Inc.
Department: Farm Solutions Division
Phone: +81-3-5577-3071
Email: dab@nileworks.co.jp