TUdi Unveils Digital Apps for Better Soil Tracking and Analysis
Regenerative agriculture is receiving a technological boost with the launch of advanced tools by the TUdi project. This international initiative supports soil restoration through science-based strategies and innovative applications.
The project’s newly launched Decision Support Tools (DSTs) are designed to help farmers assess and track soil conditions in real time. These tools are now available online and through the TUdi smartphone app. Farmers can upload photos and field data to monitor soil health and detect issues early.
The six DSTs focus on critical factors like soil erosion, fertilization, compaction, carbon content, biology, and structure. With these tools, farmers can measure change over time and take action to restore soil more effectively.
To further assist, TUdi introduced the Socio-Economic Toolkit to Support Soil Restoration (SEST). This desktop tool offers detailed financial analysis, helping producers make smart, cost-effective choices when adopting soil restoration practices.
"Sensor-based systems, AI and real-time analytics are transforming how dairies make everyday decisions,” a researcher said, reinforcing the value of such tools in today’s agriculture.
Both the TUdi and TUdiSEST platforms are supported with instructional videos available on the TUdi website and YouTube. While currently in English, translations into more languages are in progress.
These resources aim to equip farmers worldwide with the knowledge and digital tools needed to improve soil health and promote sustainable agricultural practices for generations to come.
The TUdi project is a joint project sponsored by the European Union and China.