Ceres Imaging
Ceres Imaging provides advanced risk insights and sustainability solutions for agriculture, utilizing high-resolution multispectral imagery and data analytics to enhance yield protection and resource efficiency.
Company Overview
Ceres Imaging, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oakland, California, provides risk insights for sustainable agriculture. Inspired by emerging technologies in AI and spectral imagery, the company offers advanced data analytics to protect yields and increase resource-use efficiency. Ceres Imaging operates globally, including in the United States, Latin America, Australia, and the Iberian Peninsula, supporting sustainable, profitable agriculture across four continents and 40 crop types.
Products and Solutions
Ceres Imaging offers a range of products, including Farm Solutions, Sustainability Solutions, Risk Solutions, and Portfolio Insights. These products are designed to help farmers manage climate change impacts, improve risk profiles, and increase efficiency. The offerings include high-resolution multispectral imagery, Chlorophyll Index, Color infrared, NDVI, Thermal, and Water Stress Index data layers. The company provides flexible pricing plans, agronomic support, project management services, and ongoing training.
Technology and Data Analytics
Ceres Imaging uses advanced data analytics and AI to deliver actionable insights. The company captures imagery using fixed-wing aircraft during peak daylight hours, minimizing distortion from shadows and cloud cover. They process millions of acres annually and provide insights within hours. The data collected includes automated crop inventories, sustainability scorecards, and targeted recommendations for precision irrigation. The company also uses convolutional neural networks for accurate damage assessments and integrates seamlessly with farm management software and in-field sensors.
Research and Collaborations
Ceres Imaging is backed by more than 30 research collaborations with leading universities, government partners, and nonprofits. Notably, they collaborate with the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board to encourage the adoption of water-saving technology. These partnerships bolster the company's ability to develop unique, cost-effective solutions for crop insurers that are not replicable by reliance on satellites or drones alone.
Funding and Recognition
Ceres Imaging secured $23 million in series C funding to enhance the development of AI in agriculture. The company was recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the 2024 Top GreenTech Companies in America. This recognition and funding validate Ceres Imaging's contributions to sustainable agriculture and innovative technology in the farming sector.