BayWa Smart Farming Challenge

As the global population continues to grow every year, so too does the demand for agricultural products. To continue feeding the world without damaging the environment is one of the greatest challenges faced by society, and can only be achieved by increasing the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production. BayWa invites submissions that look to tackle this challenge by combining satellite data with other data sources in an innovative and commercially viable way.

BayWa is particularly interested in new ideas that combine satellite data and artificial intelligence/ machine learning. Furthermore, BayWa is looking for new ideas that support the following application fields:

• Pasture Management
• Early Crop Disease Identification in Agriculture and Horticulture
• Yield Prediction in Horticulture

Rewards

• Cash Prize: The winner will receive a cash prize worth EUR 5,000.
• Mentoring: Mentoring package from BayWa, FarmFacts and Vista, including support with scientific and commercial expertise, developing a go-to-market strategy, and identifying sales channels.
• BayWa Sales Platforms: Access to BayWa sales platforms and customers through NEXT Farming.
• Access to Networks: Access to BayWa agri-business and agri-organzation networks.
• Field Trails: Access to field trails in multiple countries (if eligible).