Ukko Agro ForeSite Now Integrated with Plugfield Weather Stations in Brazil
Toronto, ON, February 18, 2025 — Ukko Agro, a leading predictive analytics software company, and Plugfield, a Brazilian leader in precision weather station solutions are excited to announce that Ukko ForeSite, Ukko Agro’s premier weather-based decision-aiding platform, is now fully compatible with Plugfield weather stations. This integration aims to support Ukko’s mission to provide Brazilian agronomists and farmers with the most accurate and actionable insights for improved crop management and agronomic services efficiency, even amongst areas with low cellular connectivity.
Ukko ForeSite, a platform designed to harness weather data to model broadacre crop growth and disease severity, now seamlessly integrates with Plugfield’s network of precision weather stations. This collaboration empowers ForeSite users to receive hyper-local weather data and benefit from Ukko’s industry leading Field Adaptive and Integrated Modelling (FAIM) technology in dynamically combining weather driven insights, and crop specific growth stage and disease modeling based on real-time data from their Plugfield stations.
Sylvio Calixto, CEO of Plugfield, “We are enthusiastic about this integration between Plugfield’s weather stations and Ukko Agro’s ForeSite platform.This partnership highlights our commitment to innovation and delivering precise weather data to farmers in Brazil and other strategic markets. By combining our technology with Ukko’s advanced modeling, we promote more assertive decision-making and a more efficient and resilient agriculture, strengthening our position as a reference in precision agricultural technology both locally and globally.”
Gloecir Bianco, Chief Commercial Officer of Plugfield, added: ”We at Plugfield are very excited about the possibilities this partnership with UKKO represents. Without a doubt, our commitment to the quality and accuracy of the data generated by our weather stations is being recognized. It is a great privilege to join UKKO in offering precise data for predictive analysis in the Brazilian agribusiness sector”.
Avi Bhargava, Co-founder and CEO of Ukko Agro, “At Ukko Agro, we are committed to empowering chemical companies, distributors, agronomists and farmers with the most precise, real-time insights to drive better decision-making and improve crop outcomes. The integration of Plugfield’s cutting-edge weather stations with our ForeSite platform marks a significant milestone in this journey. By combining hyper-local weather data with our industry-leading Field Adaptive and Integrated Modelling (FAIM) technology, we are equipping our users with the ability to dynamically assess crop growth stages and disease risks with unparalleled accuracy.
Ed Siatti, Director of Operations for Brazil, Ukko Agro, added “We are proud to announce this integration, which showcases the power of Ukko’s innovative technology. Ukko ForeSite stands at the forefront of weather-based decision support, leveraging advanced algorithms and real-time data to provide actionable insights for farmers. Incorporating Plugfield’s precision weather stations enhances our ability to deliver hyper-localized weather information and sophisticated modeling capabilities. This collaboration reinforces our dedication to empowering chemical companies, distributors, agronomists, and farmers with cutting-edge tools that drive efficiency and productivity in their operations.”
With the integration of Plugfield weather stations into ForeSite, Agronomists and farmers can expect a streamlined experience. For more information about the Ukko ForeSite platform and Plugfield Plugstation weather stations, please visit Plugfields website (https://portal.plugfield.com.br/) or Ukko Agro’s website (https://www.ukko.ag).
About Plugfield
Plugfield, a Pumatronix Group company, produces technology for climate monitoring. Plugfield’s purpose has always been to provide real-time information for assertive decision- making through climate data monitoring. Certified by Anatel, Plugfield is the first Brazilian factory of Online Weather Stations. With Plugstation you can get real-time weather data from your property, which has 2G/3G/4G WI-FI communication, allowing you to access information about your region from wherever you are.
About Ukko Agro
Ukko Agro is an applied science and software company specializing in weather driven predictive analytics. Powered by machine learning, Ukko Agro’s proprietary platform, ForeSite™, is a leading Field Adaptive and Integrated Modelling (F.A.I.M.) system designed for agriculture.