Even though digital solutions support farmers in their decision-making, their expert knowledge remains an indispensable factor. That’s why xarvio works closely with its users to benefit from their experience and incorporate it into the further development of its products. What’s more, algorithms that calculate what users ultimately receive as information in their app learn independently. This means that the more farmers use a digital application in their work, the more accurate the results will be.

This is especially noticeable with image recognition tools. With Scouting, xarvio has developed a practical companion for daily field inspections. The app identifies weeds via image recognition, counts specific insects in the yellow pan, detects diseases, analyzes leaf damage and determines the nitrogen content of plants. The app compares the images shot with a database, which in turn grows with each image upload, and sends the user a result after a few seconds. This gives farmers a reliable decision-making aid and provides them with all the important information about the current condition of their plants.

The fact that apps like Scouting provide useful support for farmers’ work was recently confirmed by the renowned U.S. trade magazine “Croplife,” which rated Scouting as one of the 15 best agricultural apps for 2019.