Swipe between weather models

Growers consult different weather models about 5 times a day for the forecast. Each weather model has its own calculation model to calculate the forecast for a specific geographic area and period. It depends on the type of cultivation decision which model offers the most relevant information at that moment. Sencrop has integrated the most important models in its weather app so that growers can easily switch between the different weather forecasts.

Each weather model processes meteorological data according to its own calculation formulas. For weather forecasts that suit the cultivation, different weather models may be relevant per crop stage and per cultivation procedure. Sencrop has made a selection for its app based on 3 main criteria: geographical coverage, short or long-term forecast and popularity. "We have integrated 6 weather models in the Dutch version of the weather app, including those from Weerplaza, KNMI and Meteoblue. This way, you as a grower can choose the models that suit your cultivation and cultivation area at that time," says Michael Bruniaux, co-founder from Sencrop.

The most important weather models in one app
Users can thus easily switch between the weather models and combine the forecasts with the weather data collected by their own stations. In one dashboard, the grower has direct access to the selected weather models - or can switch to another weather model that best suits his crop at that time. "With a suitable weather model and its ultra-local weather data, the grower can fine-tune his cultivation management."

Choosing a weather model when making a cultivation decision
Each crop needs specific data from a weather forecast for each growing stage. At the moment we see in the Crop Tour that the planting of potatoes has come to a standstill in anticipation of higher temperatures and less precipitation. The wind forecast will soon play a role in fertilising. Plants that need to be sprayed from above need a short-term wind forecast for effective treatment. Then the weather model HRMN5 from KNMI offers the right information with its detailed weather forecast for up to 48 hours and a geographical precision of 2,5 x 2,5 kilometers. As a wheat grower, a reliable weather forecast before sowing is important. Too much rain during this period means muddy soil, making field work difficult and the heavy seed drills causing soil compaction. For a good organization of sowing, it is therefore important to have a long-term outlook. A weather model from Meteoblue, which measures up to 12 kilometers of geographical precision and provides a weather forecast for up to 7 days, can be a solution for this. By integrating different weather models into the grower's own weather app, Sencrop brings correct and efficient weather forecasts at field level within reach.

About Sencrop  
sencrop, an innovative agricultural technology start-up founded in 2016 by Michael Bruniaux and Martin Ducroquet, has become the market leader in Europe in 4 years. In 2020, Sencrop was ranked in the top 10 globally by AgFunder, the leading start-up organization, after raising USD 10 million in Series A capital. Sencrop has established the largest network of online agricultural weather data in Europe . More than 16.000 farmers are already using this solution and the company now employs 80 people in its European offices to advise and assist customers. Sencrop has won a SIMA Innovation Award, an important award in the agricultural sector, and a SIVAL silver medal. Sencrop is a member of the HardwareClub.