AI Advances Fight Against Soybean Nematodes

Mar 21, 2025
By Farms.com

Innovative Digital Solution for SCN Management Unveiled

Agmatix and BASF have joined forces to tackle one of the most damaging pests in soybean agriculture—soybean cyst nematode (SCN)—with a groundbreaking AI-driven detection tool. This collaboration utilizes Agmatix's advanced AI engine, Axiom, and BASF’s agricultural expertise to predict and manage SCN threats effectively.

The digital tool developed through this partnership processes enriched datasets to accurately predict SCN infestations, which can often remain undetected until they cause substantial damage.

Dr. Shai Sela of Agmatix emphasized the importance of high-quality data, which enhances the model’s predictive power and provides growers with reliable, actionable insights.

Mika Eberl from BASF highlighted the synergy of combining their seed and crop protection knowledge with Agmatix’s technological innovations. This combination delivers a scalable solution that fits into existing agricultural practices, allowing for near real-time SCN risk assessments.

SCN infestations lead to significant economic losses each year. With traditional detection methods falling short in efficiency and adoption, this AI tool represents a crucial development in agricultural technology, providing a much-needed boost to soybean yield protection.

By predicting SCN activity before it becomes visibly damaging, the Agmatix-BASF tool empowers farmers with timely interventions, potentially transforming soybean farming's landscape.

This partnership underscores the evolving role of digital solutions in agriculture, paving the way for enhanced crop protection and improved farm productivity.

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