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Permia Sensing Raises £150,000 to Fight Palm Weevil with AI-Powered Sensors

  • Permia Sensing, a London-based agritech startup, has secured a £150,000 investment from the British Design Fund

  • The company has developed precision farming techniques using IoT, AI, sensors, and robotics to improve palm plantation management

  • Their acoustic sensors detect the Red Palm Weevil (RPW) with 97% accuracy, an insect damaging 10% of global coconut yield

  • Permia Sensing is currently piloting its solutions in Sri Lanka, aiming to expand across the tropics.

      • ProblemAgriculture

      "Palm plantations are vital for global agriculture, but pests, diseases, and nutrient deficiencies heavily impact yields. This leads to decreased income for farmers, particularly in developing countries."

      Solution

      "Permia Sensing uses IoT, AI, and acoustic sensors to monitor palm plantations in real time. This allows farmers to detect pests and diseases early, optimize resource use, and improve yields. Their sensors can identify the Red Palm Weevil with 97% accuracy, which significantly reduces the risk of damage and loss."

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