WHEATWATCHER aims to tackle pressing global issues such as population growth, climate change, and environmental degradation by creating and operating a comprehensive digital soil monitoring system. This system is foreseen to evaluate the nutritional state of soil and the chemical and biological factors that impact wheat grains from their initial growth stages through to the flour production phase.
By integrating the needs of various stakeholders through a collaborative stakeholder board, WHEATWATCHER will tailor solutions to meet the practical needs of farmers, mill operators, and policymakers across Europe.
The project employs advanced sensor technologies, chemometric and machine learning models, as well as automated mapping techniques to enhance monitoring efficiency and scalability. A Decision Support System coupled with a cloud platform ensures accessible insights for end users.
This unified approach bridges gaps between soil health monitoring, plant health assessment, and food traceability, fostering synergy between advanced technologies, data processing infrastructure, and stakeholder engagement.
