BharatRohan's SeedAssure®: Revolutionizing Hybrid Seed Trials Through Precision Drone Surveillance and Data Analytics

Gurugram (Haryana), August 20: BharatRohan, a leader in precision agriculture, has launched a revamped version of SeedAssure®, an innovative service designed for seed companies to conduct Hybrid Evaluation Trials. By combining advanced drone technology with comprehensive data analysis, SeedAssure® provides unparalleled crop monitoring and delivers essential insights for evaluating seed performance. Seed companies now have the option to fully customize the visualization platform according to their specific needs.

Accurate and reliable data is crucial when testing new hybrid or high-yield seeds under various climatic conditions. SeedAssure® overcomes the limitations of traditional human-based monitoring by offering precise, actionable data that empowers seed companies to develop superior seeds and strengthen global food security. Key advantages of using drone data for hybrid seed evaluation trials compared to human-based data collection include:

- Efficiency & Speed : Drones can rapidly cover large trial areas, collecting data much faster than human teams.
  
- Accuracy & Consistency : Drones equipped with multispectral or hyperspectral sensors capture precise and standardized data, minimizing human error and bias. For example, a disease severity score of 7 will remain consistent across all hybrid trial locations, unlike human evaluators who might score the same severity as 5 or 8 in different locations.

- Cost-Effectiveness: Over time, drones can be more economical than employing large field crews for data collection.

- Frequency & Early Detection: Drones can collect data at frequent intervals, enabling early detection of crop stress or disease, leading to timely interventions.

- Data Richness: Drones offer various data types, allowing for a comprehensive analysis of crop health and growth.

- Safety & Accessibility: Drones can safely access challenging terrains or hazardous conditions, reducing risks for field workers.

- Scalability: Drones enable data collection from multiple trial locations, providing broader insights into hybrid performance.

"BharatRohan's mission is to empower agriculture with cutting-edge technology. SeedAssure® exemplifies this commitment by providing seed companies with the precise drone data needed to develop superior seeds," said Amandeep Panwar, Director & Co-Founder of BharatRohan.

SeedAssure® tracks and analyzes eight critical parameters—plant count, chlorophyll content, canopy coverage, crop-specific traits, plant height, pest and disease severity, and germination rate—offering a comprehensive view of each seed variety's performance. This detailed phenotypic data, collected and analyzed throughout the trial, forms the foundation for informed decision-making and seed selection.

By integrating routine drone surveys with agronomist validation, SeedAssure® ensures meticulous observation and documentation at every stage of the trial. The plot-specific data collection and timeline-centric database enable comparative analysis of all seed varieties, ensuring that seed companies achieve superior results with greater speed and precision.

"SeedAssure® leverages high-resolution and hyperspectral drone data, along with machine learning algorithms, to detect subtle variations in crop traits. This empowers seed companies with predictive analytics that accelerate the development of high-quality seeds," added Rishabh Choudhary, Director & Co-Founder of BharatRohan.

BharatRohan is committed to assisting seed companies in their efforts to develop resilient, productive, and high-quality seeds. With SeedAssure®, the landscape of seed trials is being transformed, providing seed companies with the tools they need to achieve more accurate and reliable results, ultimately enhancing the quality of seeds available to farmers.

About BharatRohan

BharatRohan is an agri-tech startup specializing in UAV/Drone Spectral Imaging-based Decision Support Systems (DSS) for farmers. The company offers a comprehensive procurement platform for institutional buyers, with traceability as a key value addition. BharatRohan’s solution is vertically integrated, providing farmers and FPOs with market access through buyback arrangements. The value proposition for paying customers includes access to pesticide and residue-free agricultural commodities, along with a farm traceability platform. BharatRohan is also tapping into the export market demand, offering higher margins to farmers.