Pessl Instruments Expands Precision Agriculture Solutions with New Soil Monitoring Tool and Strategic Partnership

Pessl Instruments adds METOS TSM to its portfolio and joins AI4Farm Platform

BOLOGNA, Italy, November 7th, 2024 – Pessl Instruments, a leading provider of precision farming and turf solutions, announces adding METOS TSM, a new soil analysis tool, to its portfolio, and announces that METOS Italia Srl has officially joined the AI4FARM®, a business network already formed by Agricolus, Image Line and TopconTM, aimed at digitalizing Italian agriculture.

The METOS TSM brings soil monitoring to a whole new level. It is an easy-to-use tool that gives quick soil analysis without any contact. It helps farmers and turf managers check moisture levels in the soil’s root zone while on the go.

“We are excited to bring new innovations to the market. With METOS TSM, we are giving farmers more control and insight than ever before. This tool is designed to help them make the best decisions for their crops and land. Our goal has always been to empower farmers, and this new product takes that mission to the next level,”

said Mr. Gottfried Pessl, CEO and Founder of Pessl Instruments.

By scanning the topsoil in real-time, METOS TSM helps to assess soil health and manage land use more efficiently, ensuring that crops grow in optimal conditions.

The tool uses non-contact electromagnetic technology to measure the volumetric moisture content of the soil at various depths. The data is processed automatically, allowing the user to access real-time information, enabling precision irrigation and better resource management.

“We’ve been known for our contributions to agriculture for a long time, but I’m especially proud to see our innovations extend beyond this sector. METOS TSM is proving to be a game-changer not only for farmers but also for turf managers. The public response has been outstanding, and the feedback from recent showcases at Fruit Attraction in Spain, Fira in the U.S., and now here at EIMA, has confirmed its potential as one of our most impactful tools yet,”

added Mr. Pessl.

Digital transformation in agriculture is crucial for ensuring the future sustainability of farming practices. Therefore we are very excited to announce that METOS Italia Srl has officially joined the AI4Farm platform, a collaborative effort aimed at digitalizing agriculture through the use of artificial intelligence and smart farming technologies.

The goal is to create a common dictionary and facilitate interoperability between different platforms, putting farmers in a position to take full advantage of the potential of digital.

“Working for almost 20 years in the agricultural IoT sector, I have seen an evolution in the interconnection of systems, but the challenge remains to make all data accessible in a single platform that is simple and intuitive for farmers. I am convinced that AI4FARM embodies this philosophy, and we at METOS Italia Srl thank the founders Agricolus and Image Line for the invitation to join the network. The integration of environmental data from our stations will help improve precision agriculture, optimizing the use of water resources, phytosanitary interventions and environmental sustainability,”

explains Federico Fantin, Country Manager METOS Italia Srl.

About Pessl Instruments GmbH

For over 40 years, Pessl Instruments has been offering tools for informed decision-making. A complete range of wireless, solar powered monitoring systems under the METOS® brand, and an online platform FieldClimate are applicable in all climate zones and can be used in various industries and for various purposes – from agriculture to research, hydrology, meteorology, flood warning, snow removal, sports turf, smart city and many more.

Over the years, METOS® has become a global brand with local support and has managed to reach out to almost every corner of the world. The METOS® brand lasts longer, performs better, is easier to use and offers you the lowest total cost of ownership. For more information about Pessl Instruments, visit www.metos.global.

Metos Italia Srl

METOS Italia Srl is the Italian subsidiary of Pessl Instruments Gmbh. It has been operating on the Italian market since 2021, and boasts more than 5,000 systems installed throughout Italy and counts among its customers important realities of the national agricultural scene including farms, wineries, POs, research organizations and software houses.

Agricolus S.r.l.

Agricolus is an innovative company that develops digital tools for the agricultural sector. With 89 countries reached, 10 languages available, and its own Academy, which has been training farmers and professionals on Agriculture 4.0 topics since 2018, it continues to establish itself on the Italian and international market. Founded in 2017 in Perugia, Umbria – the “green heart” of Italy – it aims to support all players in the agribusiness supply chain with its platform: “Making Agritech Sustainable” is the mission of Agricolus.

Image Line S.r.l.

Image Line® is an Agrodigital Hub that provides integrated digital services for agriculture and supports clients in defining marketing and communication strategies, making use of a constantly updated, unique and exclusive data ecosystem. It is a partner and consultant to funded projects to support innovation in agriculture. Founded in 1988 in Faenza, it develops AgriTech, AgroMarketing and AgroInnovation services.

TopconTM Agriculture

Topcon Positioning Group is an industry-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of preci- sion measurement and workflow solutions to the global agriculture, construction and geospatial markets. Topcon Positioning Systems is headquartered in Livermore, California, U.S.A. President and CEO Ivan di Federico, General Manager Agriculture Antonio Marzia.

For more information please write to:

Katja Sevšek
PR & Marketing
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