Sagri Selected as Best Proposer for Saga Prefecture's "Satellite Image Utilization for Streamlining On-site Verification Operations" Demonstration
Sagri Co., Ltd., which utilizes satellite data and AI to solve agricultural and environmental issues, has been selected in a public proposal for Saga Prefecture's "Demonstration Project for Streamlining On-site Verification Operations using Satellite Images, etc. related to Management Income Stabilization Measures."
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Sagri Co., Ltd. (Head office: Tanba City, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative Director: Shunsuke Tsuboi; hereinafter "the Company"), which aims to solve agricultural and environmental issues by utilizing satellite data and AI, is pleased to announce that it has been selected in a public proposal for the "Demonstration Project for Streamlining On-site Verification Operations using Satellite Images, etc. related to Management Income Stabilization Measures," implemented by Saga Prefecture.
## Background and Purpose of Selection
In Japan's agricultural sector, confirming crop planting status in farmlands (on-site verification) associated with management income stabilization measures, etc., is indispensable. However, for officials of local governments and agricultural committees, the task of visually inspecting vast areas directly is a significant burden, requiring immense effort and time.
This project, led by the Horticulture and Agricultural Products Division of the Saga Prefectural Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, aims for a drastic improvement in the efficiency of these operations by introducing the latest technology. In the selection process, the Company's "deep understanding of the project's objectives," "extensive implementation track record," and "swift project execution system" were highly evaluated, leading to this selection.
## Initiatives in This Demonstration Project
In this demonstration, we will utilize the Company's core technologies of satellite image analysis and AI algorithms to conduct the following verifications:
- Automated crop planting status determination: AI analyzes crop planting status in each field from satellite images to identify areas requiring on-site verification.
- Digitalization of on-site verification operations: Converting traditional analog survey methods to digital, verifying significant reductions in travel time and administrative work.
- Verification of accuracy and optimization for social implementation: Using actual field data from Saga Prefecture to confirm analysis accuracy sufficient for practical use and to build an operational flow.
Through these efforts, we aim not only to reduce administrative costs but also to realize more accurate and prompt agricultural policy management.
Reference: https://www.pref.saga.lg.jp/kiji003118769/index.html
## Future Outlook
The Company will promote this demonstration, using this collaboration with Saga Prefecture as one of its model cases, to ensure that satellite data analysis technology becomes a standard tool for enhancing the sustainability of regional agriculture. Moving forward, we will continue to work hand-in-hand with local governments and agricultural organizations nationwide to solve on-site challenges through the power of technology, contributing to the realization of "sustainable agriculture."
## About Sagri Co., Ltd.
Sagri Co., Ltd. was founded in Hyogo Prefecture in 2018 as an impact startup originating from Gifu University, with the vision of "achieving coexistence between humanity and the Earth." Centered on AI-powered satellite data analysis technology, the company aims to realize sustainable agriculture and solve global environmental issues. It provides services such as "Actaba," a farmland patrol app that detects abandoned cultivated land; "Detaba," a crop planting survey app that identifies crop types; "Ninaba," a matching platform for farmland owners and cultivators/successors; and "SagriVision," a carbon accounting digital product that supports farmland carbon traceability.
In 2023, the company was selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the "Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Innovation Creation Promotion Project (SBIR)" under the FY2022 2nd supplementary budget. It won the Catapult Grand Prix at "ICC Summit KYOTO 2023." It was selected for "J-Startup" and "J-startup Impact" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. In 2024, it raised approximately 1 billion yen in Series A funding. It also received the Prime Minister's Award at the 6th Space Development and Utilization Awards.
## Company Profile
Company Name: Sagri Co., Ltd.
Head Office Address: 725-1 Joraku, Hikami-cho, Tanba City, Hyogo Prefecture
Established: June 14, 2018
Representative Director CEO: Shunsuke Tsuboi
## Background and Purpose of Selection
In Japan's agricultural sector, confirming crop planting status in farmlands (on-site verification) associated with management income stabilization measures, etc., is indispensable. However, for officials of local governments and agricultural committees, the task of visually inspecting vast areas directly is a significant burden, requiring immense effort and time.
This project, led by the Horticulture and Agricultural Products Division of the Saga Prefectural Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, aims for a drastic improvement in the efficiency of these operations by introducing the latest technology. In the selection process, the Company's "deep understanding of the project's objectives," "extensive implementation track record," and "swift project execution system" were highly evaluated, leading to this selection.
## Initiatives in This Demonstration Project
In this demonstration, we will utilize the Company's core technologies of satellite image analysis and AI algorithms to conduct the following verifications:
- Automated crop planting status determination: AI analyzes crop planting status in each field from satellite images to identify areas requiring on-site verification.
- Digitalization of on-site verification operations: Converting traditional analog survey methods to digital, verifying significant reductions in travel time and administrative work.
- Verification of accuracy and optimization for social implementation: Using actual field data from Saga Prefecture to confirm analysis accuracy sufficient for practical use and to build an operational flow.
Through these efforts, we aim not only to reduce administrative costs but also to realize more accurate and prompt agricultural policy management.
Reference: https://www.pref.saga.lg.jp/kiji003118769/index.html
## Future Outlook
The Company will promote this demonstration, using this collaboration with Saga Prefecture as one of its model cases, to ensure that satellite data analysis technology becomes a standard tool for enhancing the sustainability of regional agriculture. Moving forward, we will continue to work hand-in-hand with local governments and agricultural organizations nationwide to solve on-site challenges through the power of technology, contributing to the realization of "sustainable agriculture."
## About Sagri Co., Ltd.
Sagri Co., Ltd. was founded in Hyogo Prefecture in 2018 as an impact startup originating from Gifu University, with the vision of "achieving coexistence between humanity and the Earth." Centered on AI-powered satellite data analysis technology, the company aims to realize sustainable agriculture and solve global environmental issues. It provides services such as "Actaba," a farmland patrol app that detects abandoned cultivated land; "Detaba," a crop planting survey app that identifies crop types; "Ninaba," a matching platform for farmland owners and cultivators/successors; and "SagriVision," a carbon accounting digital product that supports farmland carbon traceability.
In 2023, the company was selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry for the "Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Innovation Creation Promotion Project (SBIR)" under the FY2022 2nd supplementary budget. It won the Catapult Grand Prix at "ICC Summit KYOTO 2023." It was selected for "J-Startup" and "J-startup Impact" by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. In 2024, it raised approximately 1 billion yen in Series A funding. It also received the Prime Minister's Award at the 6th Space Development and Utilization Awards.
## Company Profile
Company Name: Sagri Co., Ltd.
Head Office Address: 725-1 Joraku, Hikami-cho, Tanba City, Hyogo Prefecture
Established: June 14, 2018
Representative Director CEO: Shunsuke Tsuboi
FAQ
What is the purpose of this demonstration project?
To reduce the burden on local governments and agricultural committees for verifying crop planting conditions in vast farmlands and to streamline administrative tasks.
How will Sagri's technology be utilized?
Satellite image analysis and AI algorithms will be used for automated crop planting status determination and digitalization of on-site verification work.
What are the future prospects?
Using the Saga Prefecture demonstration as a model case, Sagri aims to disseminate and expand its technology to local governments and agricultural organizations nationwide.