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Weekend: precision agriculture at the water management service
While agriculture represents 70 % of global freshwater consumptionof which 58 % in France, And faced with recurring droughts and pressure on water resources, the optimization of irrigation becomes a necessity. Weekendstart-ups founded in 2014 by Jérôme Le Royoffers a solution that allows farmers to adjust their water consumption through connected sensors and a data analysis platform.
A major problem: the irregularity of water resources
Irrigation is still largely based on general methods and forecasts, often unsuitable for local specificities. The absence of precise data leads to a waste of water, a drop in yields and an increase in operating costs. The need for follow -up in real time and on the scale of the plot Allows you to better manage the situation locally.
A technology to control irrigation precisely
Weekend deploys a Network of 30,000 connected sensorsmeasuring soil humidity, temperature and precipitation. Coupled with a mobile application, these devices make it possible to anticipate water needs and adapt irrigation to the fairest. The company offers in particular:
- Soil humidity probes allowing a fine analysis of the water reserves.
- A water forecast sensor on D+7to anticipate water stress.
- Connected weather stationsintegrating the dry and humid temperature, essential to prevent gel and optimize cultural cycles.
In 2023THE 10,000 irrigation probes deployed saved 32 million cubic meters of waterillustrating the concrete impact of these technologies.
A structured economic model and an accelerated expansion
Weekend is based on a hybrid model, combining the Sale of sensors and a SaaS subscription giving access to the data collected and irrigation forecasts. The company has structured its expansion through a network of 200 partners and agricultural distributorsincluding cooperatives, research institutes and traders.
Present in 15 countriesWeekend realizes 25 % of its international turnover and accelerate his establishment in Italy, Romania and Eastern Europe. Acquisition in 2024 of Borhizespecialist in piloting irrigation, enables it to enrich its algorithms and strengthen its business expertise.
A fundraising to consolidate its position
In April 2024, Weeat raised 8.5 million euros in series C with ECBF, Pymwymic, Liberset and Idia Capital Investissement (Crédit Agricole). This operation aims at accelerate the marketing of its solutions and to continue its research program. The company benefits from the support of Bpifrance and Ademeespecially through the program Meteoriawho crosses satellite data and artificial intelligence To improve the forecast of water needs.
To a European standard for agricultural water management
Thanks to the integration of AI and data scienceWeekend aims to provide real -time mapping of the soil humidity on the scale of the square kilometer. The convergence of these technologies positions the company as a structuring player in precision agriculture in Europe.
Digital at the International Agriculture Show
🌱 An unmissable event for digital innovation
THE International Agriculture Show stands out as an essential crossroads for digital companies and start-ups applied to agriculture. Each edition sees a Dynamic ecosystembringing together experts, decision -makers and young companies wishing to demonstrate their innovations. On Over 900 m²this space becomes a privileged field of exchange between partners and customers of the agricultural sector, while attracting the talents of tomorrow.
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Digital is now a essential pillar from the agricultural sector. The massive adoption of on -board technologies, traceability tools and precision agriculture solutions testifies to the digital transformation of farms. This phenomenon also affects the food and research sectors in biotechnologies, where digitalization is accelerating at an unprecedented rate.
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