SPICEUP - Geodata for Agricultural and Water of Pepper Farmer
Overview
SpiceUp provides satellite-based information services for pepper farmers in Indonesia, helping them manage irrigation, fertilizer use, and pests and diseases while increasing productivity and resilience to climate variability. SpiceUp targets two groups: pepper farmers and business-to-business (B2B) clients, and focuses on three locations in Lampung, Bangka Belitung, and Kalimantan. Of the reported 218,000 pepper farmers in these locations, SpiceUp aims to reach 100,000 farmers as information service subscribers within three years.
Irrigation Advice
This advice will guide farmers if, for example, irrigation is needed for this phase of the crop cycle or if they can rely on the forecasted rainfall.
Fertilizer Advice
Recommendation on type and amount of fertilizer based on soil analysis and pepper variety.
GAP, Pest & Disease Advice
Customized advice on how to cultivate peppers, including how to prepare their land, and also pests and disease management.
Sustainable Tracing System
This system allows for the registration and tracing of pepper produced by farmers in the project locations, including sustainability information at plot level.
SpiceUp in action
See how the SpiceUp advisory and tracing system works for pepper farmers.
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