Hydrosat, a pioneering climate technology company, has been awarded a 2024 World Future Awards in the Technology category for Best Agricultural Data Innovation. This recognition highlights Hydrosat’s groundbreaking use of thermal satellite imagery to tackle water stress in agriculture, advancing global food security and environmental sustainability.
As water scarcity becomes a growing concern worldwide, Hydrosat’s technology provides crucial tools for managing this vital resource. According to the United Nations, feeding a global population of 10 billion by 2050 will require a more than 50% increase in food production, while the World Resources Institute estimates that 3 billion people will face extremely high water stress annually by mid-century. Hydrosat’s thermal imaging satellites help farmers and policymakers respond to these challenges by delivering early warnings of water stress in crops, allowing for timely intervention to prevent food crises.
Pieter Fossel, CEO and Founder maintains that Hydrosat’s mission is to transform how the world manages water resources, and by leveraging data from space, they’re enabling smarter agricultural practices and helping secure the world’s food supply. Hydrosat’s satellite constellation is equipped with thermal, visible, and near-infrared sensors that provide high-resolution imagery of agricultural areas. This constellation offers unprecedented precision, allowing for the monitoring of water stress in crops at both field and regional levels.
Key offerings from Hydrosat include:
Irrigation & Crop Management Solutions: Farmers receive daily, field-specific analytics and a 7-day irrigation planner that optimizes water usage, maximizing crop yields while minimizing water waste.
Regional Irrigation Monitoring: This service uses historical data and monthly trend analysis to assist regional water authorities in optimizing water productivity and monitoring irrigation systems.
Crop Production Forecasting: Hydrosat provides in-season updates on crop conditions and predicted yields, helping farmers and institutions manage risks associated with changing climate and water availability.
Hydrosat’s high-resolution thermal imagery, accessible via API, offers critical insights into crop health and water use. This technology helps improve irrigation planning, monitor water consumption, and enhance crop forecasting, ultimately contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices.
Through its partnerships with farmers, businesses, and governments, Hydrosat is making a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change. By providing actionable data on water resources, Hydrosat supports a future where agriculture is more resilient, sustainable, and efficient.
Hydrosat is now accepting submissions for its Early Adopter Program, offering exclusive access to its high-resolution thermal data and advanced crop monitoring services.
For more information on the award-winning company, please visit https://hydrosat.com/