Aya Data, one of Africa’s fastest-growing AI companies, is proud to announce that its groundbreaking crop and field management solution, AyaGrow, has successfully been registered in the NVIDIA Inception Programme App Catalogue (https://bit.ly/AyaGrowWithNvidia). This milestone highlights Aya Data’s commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to revolutionise banana farming and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Registering an app in the NVIDIA Inception Programme Catalogue is an achievement that sets Aya Data apart as one of 816 in a competitive field of over 8,500 members. Aya Data’s inclusion not only highlights the potential of AyaGrow, but its alignment with NVIDIA’s mission to advance transformative AI applications in key sectors. AyaGrow, powered by NVIDIA’s Triton Inference Server, is revolutionising banana farming with advanced AI and drone technology. Triton is an inference solution that standardises model deployment, allowing for fast and scalable AI in production enabling AyaGrow to bring AI solutions to market more quickly and efficiently.
By using Triton alongside TensorRT – a high-performance deep learning inference platform designed by Nvidia to optimise and accelerate deep learning models for efficient deployment – AyaGrow has achieved 20 times faster performance, processing 5 hectares in just 3 minutes, compared to 60 minutes without NVIDIA’s technology.
Key features of AyaGrow include:
- Automated Banana Counting: Utilising drone technology to accurately count banana clusters, providing farmers with essential data for better yield estimation.
- Disease Detection: Early identification of diseases like Sigatoka, enabling timely interventions to protect crops and maintain healthy yields.
- Crop Elevation Status: The platform provides insights into crop elevation, allowing farmers to monitor growth patterns and assess the impact of environmental factors. This information is crucial for optimising farming practices and ensuring healthy crop development.
- Nutrient Deficiency Detection: AyaGrow detects nutrient deficiencies in banana plants, empowering farmers to make informed decisions about fertilisation, promoting healthier crops and reducing waste.
“We are thrilled to have leveraged the resources available to us through the NVIDIA Inception Programme to bring a world first AI product to market,” said Freddie Monk, CEO of Aya Data. “This partnership enhances our ability to empower farmers with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly challenging agricultural landscape. We are excited to lead the way towards a sustainable future in banana farming and beyond.”
As Aya Data continues to collaborate with local farmers, it remains committed to addressing the critical issues of yield gaps, high input costs, and limited visibility in farm operations. For more information on how AyaGrow is transforming agricultural practices and promoting sustainability, please visit ayadata.ai.
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About Aya Data
Aya Data is an AI consulting firm at the forefront of data science and AI solutions. We specialise in helping organisations across varied industries − including medical, retail, utilities, agriculture, and geospatial − unlock the full potential of their data. Our comprehensive services span the entire data science and AI value chain, from data collection and annotation to model development, deployment and optimisation. With expertise in computer vision, natural language processing, and 3D modelling, we deliver innovative solutions ranging from chatbots to AI-powered farm management systems. At Aya Data, we pride ourselves on exceptional customer service, affordability, data security, and high-quality business outcomes. Our unwavering commitment to quality, backed by ISO, GDPR, and SOC2 compliant standards, ensures we consistently exceed client expectations in the rapidly evolving world of AI and data science.