METOS: From Seed to Food

From Seed to Food

Real-time weather intelligence for every decision.

How Environmental Data Powers Agriculture

Soil Preparation

Before planting begins

Soil conditions determine success before a seed enters the ground. Moisture, temperature, and density affect germination rates, root development, and water retention.

Did you know?

Soil at 15-25% moisture enables optimal germination. Below 12%, seeds fail to sprout. Above 28%, rot sets in.

METOS Difference:

Real-time soil monitoring tells you the exact moment conditions are ready for planting—not just calendar dates.

Planting

Getting seeds in the ground

Planting at the wrong time costs entire seasons. Frost windows, moisture availability, and soil temperature windows are narrow. Missing them means replanting or failed crops.

Did you know?

A single frost night after sprouting kills seedlings. Most farmers plant by calendar—and lose 15-30% to unexpected cold.

METOS Difference:

Forecast-integrated sensors predict frost windows with 6+ hours notice. Plant with certainty, not hope.

Growth & Development

Early crop establishment

Growth stages demand precise conditions. Temperature swings, humidity imbalances, and unexpected rain trigger disease. Detecting problems early prevents total loss.

Did you know?

Fungal diseases explode in 80%+ humidity and 15-25°C. Once visible, half the crop is already infected.

METOS Difference:

Predict disease pressure before symptoms appear. Intervene early, when solutions work best.

Irrigation & Water Management

Precise water application

Irrigation schedules waste 60% of water when based on calendar or guesswork. Wind, humidity, and rainfall change daily water needs. Real data eliminates waste.

Did you know?

A windy day evaporates 2-3x more water. High humidity reduces plant water needs by 40%. Guessing costs both water and money.

METOS Difference:

Combine soil moisture, weather forecasts, and evaporation data. Irrigate only when needed, at the right amount.

Pest & Disease Monitoring

Protecting the crop

Pests and diseases thrive in specific conditions. Knowing when conditions favor them lets you act before damage spreads. Visual scouting detects problems too late.

Did you know?

Insects reproduce fastest at 25-30°C with high humidity. Leaf wetness lasting 6+ hours enables fungal spores to germinate.

METOS Difference:

Environmental data predicts pest emergence and disease risk. Intervene preventively, not reactively.

Harvest Timing

Capturing peak quality

Harvest timing affects grain moisture, nutritional content, and storage stability. Rain delays harvest and reduces quality. Frost can destroy ready crops overnight.

Did you know?

Grain harvested at optimal moisture (13-15%) stores longer and commands better prices. Harvesting in rain can drop prices 20-30%.

METOS Difference:

Forecasts show rain-free windows. Harvest at peak ripeness when conditions are safe.

Storage & Post-Harvest

Preventing loss after harvest

Stored crops face climate challenges: temperature swings cause condensation, humidity enables mold, warm spells activate insects. Active management prevents 25-40% losses.

Did you know?

Grain stored at 12-15°C and 60-70% humidity can be kept for years. At 25°C and 80% humidity, it spoils in weeks.

METOS Difference:

Monitor storage conditions continuously. Alert you when temperatures or humidity risk spoilage before it happens.

Market & Distribution

Ready to grab your own METOS

Supply chain losses are massive—transport in rain, unexpected delays, unmonitored storage. Weather visibility eliminates surprises and keeps food quality intact from farm to market.

Did you know?

15-25% of transported food spoils due to weather exposure and unpredictable conditions. Visibility reduces these losses significantly.

METOS Difference:

Real-time forecasts let you plan routes, adjust timing, and protect quality from harvest to delivery.