GEORGIA Technologies
GEORGIA’s mission is the sustainable innovation in agriculture, leading the way in farming communities for continued growth worldwide. Within the GEORGIA project the agricultural activities are transformed through innovative solutions that blend Artificial Intelligence (AI) with advanced irrigation practices. Farmers are empowered with strategic guidance, integrating agricultural data and advanced technologies, running their businesses easier, more efficient, and more profitable.
Innovative Water Management Practices
GEORGIA advances sustainable irrigation through the application of cutting-edge practices and alternative water resources to confront key issues of modern agriculture. Wastewater recycling, desalination, agroecology, and smart hydrological modeling are integrated, to support resilient agricultural systems at all scales—from individual farms to entire watersheds.
Scalable Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture
We aim to upscale our sustainable practices across various environments:
Wastewater
Reuse
Reduced dependence on groundwater by expanding the treatment and reuse of greywater, yellow water, and blackwater, making agriculture more resilient to water shortages.
Agroecology
Systems
Enhance soil health, improve water retention, and decrease external water inputs, by implementing agroecology practices that focus on promoting long-term sustainability.
Hydrological
Cycle Modeling
Develop hydrological models tailored to specific climates and regions, facilitating improved water management across multiple pilot sites.
Water Optimisation Solutions
Our water management practices are pioneering the use of unconventional water sources, including:
Wastewater Treatment
& Biofilters
Natural and synthetic biofilters are applied to purify wastewater and sludge, creating safe, reusable water for agricultural needs.
Alternative
Water Sources
Desalination technologies powered by renewable energy are utilized to produce usable irrigation water from saltwater.
Rainwater and Moisture
Harvesting
Collect and store atmospheric water, including rain, fog, and dew, through advanced techniques and filtration systems to provide essential water resources in arid regions.
Biodegradable
Water-Absorbing
Geocomposites
(BioWAG)
Biodegradable superabsorbent polymers and biochar are integrated into soil to enhance water retention and improve plant resilience. BioWAG materials also support soil health by fostering beneficial microorganisms that promote nutrient availability and pathogen resistance.
Smart Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture
GEORGIA develops advanced technologies to support sustainable agriculture and precise irrigation practices. By combining real-time monitoring with terrestrial, aerial and satellite data sources, a data-driven informed approach is provided, optimizing resource use across agriculture, from field to catchment level.
Advanced Data Integration and AI-Driven Agriculture
GEORGIA’s approach integrates innovative platforms and data-driven solutions with advanced agricultural practices, to enhance irrigation efficiency and foster stakeholders compliance and drive greater acceptance of sustainable methods.
Smart Irrigation
Platforms
GEORGIA uses SynField and SynWater platforms for in-situ monitoring, soil and leaf sensing, water quality indicators and AI-assisted irrigation automation. The platforms support various crop types and agricultural systems, including agroecology, organic, and conventional methods, and capture water data through IoT sensors, including pH and dissolved oxygen.
Federated Data Spaces
for Agriculture
GEORGIA harnesses data from trusted platforms like AgriDataValue and GAIA-X to enable secure, decentralized collaboration in agricultural data. Using Federated Deep Machine Learning, we ensure data privacy while integrating insights across systems. This approach empowers users with control over their data, supporting innovation without compromising privacy.
Understanding
AI Decisions
- eXplainable AI (XAI):
GEORGIA aims to make AI more transparent and trustworthy. By using semantic graphs and enhancing human intelligence, we help stakeholders understand how AI makes recommendations. This approach supports better decision-making and encourages the adoption of AI solutions.
Integrated Environmental Data for Holistic Agriculture
To optimise resources like water and soil, GEORGIA combines in-situ data with external sources:
IoT Sensors and
Satellite Data
Capturing critical soil, water, and climate data through IoT devices, supported by satellite monitoring for insights into crop conditions and water flow, reducing runoff and enhancing resource use.
5G/Edge Cloud
Infrastructure
Enabling real-time data processing with minimal latency by decentralising data capture and analysis, fostering fast, edge-based insights for precision agriculture and irrigation.
Multi-Source Earth Observations (EO)
and Geospatial applications
GEORGIA employs multi-source EO data to optimise water use and soil health through satellite data integration:
Satellite Data
Integration
Combining optical, and other EO data to predict soil properties, biomass, and vegetation health while addressing climate-driven changes in hydrological cycles.
Regenerative
Agriculture
Support
Offering tailored regenerative practices based on real-time soil and crop health data, enabling sustainable use of cover crops and tillage methods that enhance soil health, water retention, and biodiversity.
Crop Digital Twin (CDT) for Predictive Agriculture
The Crop Digital Twin (CDT) combines big data with simulation and AI models to represent and predict soil behavior dynamically. Using data from drones, handhelds, and EO satellites, CDT provides insights on:
Soil nutrient levels,
erosion, salinity,
pH, and moisture
Water quality
indicators,
such as Chlorophyll-α and
Total Suspended Matter (TSM)
Crop growth patterns
and plant health
CDT models help optimize irrigation, monitor soil health, and mitigate risks associated with climate impacts, providing valuable insights for both regenerative and conventional farming.
Smart
Agriculture
Platforms
GEORGIA offers a suite of tools and applications to support efficient, sustainable farming:
- Agri-Brain: An XAI-based platform providing real-time monitoring and risk mitigation advice on water use, crop health, and soil conditions.
- Drone-Eye: A visual and hyperspectral data capture system for drones, enabling precise vegetation indices and field mapping to track organic matter and crop health.
- Crop Sense: A handheld application with XAI-based analysis for plant and soil health, enabling users to capture and receive insights on pest presence, plant diseases, and evapotranspiration, complete with actionable recommendations.
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