We draw on the latest advances across multiple scientific fields, including decision science, integrated agronomic management, remote sensing, field sensors, weather services, AI, and digital technology.
Our aim is to deliver the best possible advisory solutions for smallholder farmers at the lowest possible cost.
Decision first
We focus first and foremost on identifying, analysing and supporting the critical decisions farmers and aggregators face in risky production environments, drawing on development in decision science.
Embracing uncertainty
We represent uncertainties in knowledge and data, for example using probability distributions, focusing data collection on areas that have the highest value for making better decisions, and communicating uncertainty to farmers.
Knowledge engineering
One of our greatest strengths is in the way we judiciously include and quantify all factors that are important to a decision, irrespective of data availability, and combine information from multiple sources using Bayesian Networks.
Spatial agronomy
Our cloud-based spatial agronomy platform is a fundamental resource for being able to provide a very low-cost, all-digital advisory service.
Diagnostics
We diagnose what factors are limiting yield and profitability, including deploying low-cost sensors, and seek practical solutions for removing constraints.
Measuring impact
We are committed to measuring our impacts on changes in stakeholder behaviour, yields, product quality and profits.
iSDA continues to build expertise in critical areas of agronomic research and technology development.
Connect with us to find out more about our Virtual Agronomist AI service and agricultural collaborations across Africa.
