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Semios

by Semios · Since 2010
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Quick facts
VendorSemios
Year launched2010
StatusActive
Location22 East 5th Avenue, Suite 300, Vancouver, BC, Canada, British Columbia
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
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Free tier
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Contact salesYES

About Semios

Semios is a precision agriculture platform from Semios that focuses on improving crop management and yield. It provides tools for pest monitoring, irrigation management, and weather forecasting so growers can make informed decisions. The platform utilizes real-time data to help farmers improve their resources and mitigate risks associated with farming. Semios supports various crops and offers actionable insights derived from predictive analytics. This enables users to implement targeted interventions, leading to increased productivity and sustainability in their farming operations. Key capabilities: pest monitoring irrigation management weather forecasting data analytics crop health assessment Best for: farmers and agricultural managers that need to improve crop yield and resource management.

Semios offers a highly advanced precision‑agriculture platform primarily focused on permanent‑crop systems such as tree fruits, nuts and vines, and delivers a comprehensive package of IoT hardware, cloud analytics and field‑management tools to help growers manage pests, disease, frost, water and crop stress in real time. With its in‑orchard wireless sensor network, Semios captures micro‑climate, insect/pheromone trap, soil‑moisture and canopy data and applies machine‑learning analytics to provide actionable insights, alerts and workflows—enabling growers to intervene precisely rather than relying solely on longstanding practice. The platform has been recognised industry‑wide (including winning “Precision Agriculture Solution of the Year”) for its innovation and impact. Its strength lies in its end‑to‑end approach: not just software, but hardware, installation, maintenance and agronomic support, meaning growers get both the tools and the service layer needed for operational success. Further, its recent enhancements in irrigation/fertigation control extend the value beyond just monitoring to active management, helping reduce water and chemical inputs while improving crop health.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Built for permanent‑crop growers (tree fruit, nuts, vines) with specialised workflows rather than generic crop software.
  • +High‑level precision offering: combining IoT sensors, data analytics, remote control features for water, pest, disease—strong for high value farms.
  • +Offers full service: hardware + software + field support, reducing burden on the user to manage installation/maintenance.
  • +Helps with sustainability goals (reduce pesticide, optimise water use) and compliance/reporting of environmental/social metrics.
  • +One integrated platform for multiple risk areas (pest, water, climate) which supports better decision making across seasons.
What users flag
  • Because it focuses on permanent crops and high‑value operations, it may be less suited (or need additional modules) for broad arable cropping, mixed farming, or livestock operations.
  • Implementation may involve significant hardware deployment (sensors, stations, traps) and training, so small operations may find it high cost or complex.
  • The full benefit depends on rigorous data collection/monitoring; without good input the insights may be muted.
  • In regions with weak connectivity or infrastructure, full utilisation of the sensor/automation features may face practical adoption challenges.

Features

Key features

Precision Crop & Permanent‑Crop Management
Supports tree fruit, nut, vine and other permanent crops with tools for pest, disease, weather, irrigation and water stress management.
Integrated Pest & Mating‑Disruption Systems
Delivers automated pest‑monitoring (camera traps, sensors), mating‑disruption and spray‑timing tools to help reduce chemical usage and risk.
Real‑Time Climate & Soil Monitoring
Provides in‑canopy weather stations, soil‑moisture sensors, micro‑climate tracking and alerts for frost/plant stress/humidity conditions.
Automated Irrigation & Fertigation Control
Offers remote control and scheduling of irrigation/fertigation events, integrating sensor data and hardware for water/nutrient optimisation.
Data Integration, Reporting & Field Services
Provides one‑login access to dashboards, compliance reports, and includes on‑farm installation, monitoring, maintenance and expert agronomy support.

Additional features

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Workflows
Tools for pest pressure tracking, mating‑disruption dispensers, automated alarms and optimal spray windows.
Climate Monitoring & Alerts
Tracks weather, forecasts, in‑field conditions, sends alerts when risks arise (frost, heat, humidity) and supports preventive action.
Irrigation/Water/Nutrient Management
Includes soil moisture, evapotranspiration, irrigation monitoring/control, and remote automation of valves/pumps.
Plant‑Stress & Disease Monitoring
Monitors physiological stress, disease risk and links to agronomic advice to improve yield and reduce losses.
Field Service & Hardware Installation
Provides the hardware network, installation, maintenance and data services so growers have minimal setup burden.

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
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Interface languages
12
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Interface languages

English

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