Sagri Selected as Top Proposer for Saga Prefecture's "Demonstration Project for Labor-saving of Field Verification Work Using Satellite Imagery"
Sagri Co., Ltd. has been selected by Saga Prefecture to conduct a demonstration project aimed at streamlining agricultural field verification using satellite data and AI. The project focuses on automating the assessment of planting conditions and digitalizing traditional survey methods to reduce the administrative burden on local governments.
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Sagri Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture; Representative Director: Shunsuke Tsuboi; hereinafter "the Company"), which aims to solve agricultural and environmental issues using satellite data and AI, is pleased to announce that it has been selected in a public proposal for the "Demonstration Project for Labor-saving of Field Verification Work Related to Management Income Stabilization Measures Using Satellite Images, etc." conducted by Saga Prefecture.
■ Background and Purpose of Selection
In Japan's agricultural sector, confirming the planting status of farmland (field verification) in conjunction with management income stabilization measures is essential. However, for officials in local governments and agricultural committees, the task of directly inspecting vast areas visually is a significant burden, requiring immense labor and time.
This project, led by the Horticulture and Agricultural Products Division of the Saga Prefecture Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, aims to fundamentally improve the efficiency of these operations by introducing the latest technology. In the evaluation process, the Company's "deep understanding of the business objectives," "extensive track record of implementation," and "rapid project execution system" were highly recognized, leading to this selection.
■ Initiatives in This Demonstration Project
In this demonstration, we will utilize our core technologies of satellite image analysis and AI algorithms to conduct the following verifications:
- Automatic determination of planting status: AI analyzes the planting status of each field from satellite images to identify locations requiring field verification.
- Digitalization of field verification work: Converting traditional analog survey methods to digital to verify 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 suitable for practical use and to establish an operational flow.
Through these efforts, we aim not only to reduce administrative costs but also to achieve more accurate and rapid agricultural administration.
Reference: https://www.pref.saga.lg.jp/kiji003118769/index.html
■ Future Outlook
The Company will treat this collaboration with Saga Prefecture as a model case and promote demonstrations so that satellite data analysis technology becomes a standard tool for enhancing the sustainability of regional agriculture. We will continue to work hand-in-hand with local governments and agricultural organizations nationwide to solve on-site issues through the power of technology and contribute to the realization of "sustainable agriculture."
■ About Sagri Co., Ltd.
Sagri Co., Ltd. is a Gifu University-originated impact startup founded in Hyogo Prefecture in 2018 with the vision of "realizing the coexistence of humanity and the Earth." Centered on satellite data analysis technology using AI, the company aims to achieve sustainable agriculture and solve global environmental issues. It provides services such as "Actaba," a farmland patrol app that detects abandoned cultivated land; "Detaba," a planting survey app that detects crop types; "Ninataba," which matches farmland owners with producers and successors; and "SagriVision," a decarbonization calculation digital product that supports carbon traceability for farmland.
In 2023, the company was selected for the "Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)" program under the FY2022 second supplementary budget by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. It won the Catapult Grand Prix at "ICC Summit KYOTO 2023" and was selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "J-Startup" and "J-Startup Impact" programs. In 2024, it raised approximately 1 billion yen in Series A funding and received the Prime Minister's Award at the 6th Space Development and Utilization Award.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Sagri Co., Ltd.
Headquarters Address: 725-1 Joraku, Hikami-cho, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture
Establishment Date: June 14, 2018
Representative Director & CEO: Shunsuke Tsuboi
■ Background and Purpose of Selection
In Japan's agricultural sector, confirming the planting status of farmland (field verification) in conjunction with management income stabilization measures is essential. However, for officials in local governments and agricultural committees, the task of directly inspecting vast areas visually is a significant burden, requiring immense labor and time.
This project, led by the Horticulture and Agricultural Products Division of the Saga Prefecture Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, aims to fundamentally improve the efficiency of these operations by introducing the latest technology. In the evaluation process, the Company's "deep understanding of the business objectives," "extensive track record of implementation," and "rapid project execution system" were highly recognized, leading to this selection.
■ Initiatives in This Demonstration Project
In this demonstration, we will utilize our core technologies of satellite image analysis and AI algorithms to conduct the following verifications:
- Automatic determination of planting status: AI analyzes the planting status of each field from satellite images to identify locations requiring field verification.
- Digitalization of field verification work: Converting traditional analog survey methods to digital to verify 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 suitable for practical use and to establish an operational flow.
Through these efforts, we aim not only to reduce administrative costs but also to achieve more accurate and rapid agricultural administration.
Reference: https://www.pref.saga.lg.jp/kiji003118769/index.html
■ Future Outlook
The Company will treat this collaboration with Saga Prefecture as a model case and promote demonstrations so that satellite data analysis technology becomes a standard tool for enhancing the sustainability of regional agriculture. We will continue to work hand-in-hand with local governments and agricultural organizations nationwide to solve on-site issues through the power of technology and contribute to the realization of "sustainable agriculture."
■ About Sagri Co., Ltd.
Sagri Co., Ltd. is a Gifu University-originated impact startup founded in Hyogo Prefecture in 2018 with the vision of "realizing the coexistence of humanity and the Earth." Centered on satellite data analysis technology using AI, the company aims to achieve sustainable agriculture and solve global environmental issues. It provides services such as "Actaba," a farmland patrol app that detects abandoned cultivated land; "Detaba," a planting survey app that detects crop types; "Ninataba," which matches farmland owners with producers and successors; and "SagriVision," a decarbonization calculation digital product that supports carbon traceability for farmland.
In 2023, the company was selected for the "Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)" program under the FY2022 second supplementary budget by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. It won the Catapult Grand Prix at "ICC Summit KYOTO 2023" and was selected for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "J-Startup" and "J-Startup Impact" programs. In 2024, it raised approximately 1 billion yen in Series A funding and received the Prime Minister's Award at the 6th Space Development and Utilization Award.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Sagri Co., Ltd.
Headquarters Address: 725-1 Joraku, Hikami-cho, Tamba City, Hyogo Prefecture
Establishment Date: June 14, 2018
Representative Director & CEO: Shunsuke Tsuboi