21 January 2025
Key Takeaways
- Agriculture Intelligence partners with NAU Country to enhance crop insurance services through cutting-edge AI technology.
- The collaboration focuses on using Agroview, an award-winning AI platform, to automate and improve precision in tree counting for specialty crops.
- The initiative aims to leverage drone technology and machine learning for more accurate and efficient results in agriculture.
- NAU Country, a prominent player in the crop insurance field, emphasizes its commitment to innovation and quality standards in technology partnerships.
Agriculture Intelligence and NAU Country Join Forces for Innovative Crop Insurance Solutions
Gainesville, FL – Agriculture Intelligence, a pioneering company in precision agriculture, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with NAU Country, America’s original Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) provider. This multi-year collaboration is set to utilize Agroview, Agriculture Intelligence’s award-winning artificial intelligence platform, in transforming the way specialty crops are managed and insured.
NAU Country stands as one of the largest federal crop insurance providers in the United States, offering various insurance products including MPCI, Crop-Hail, and Named Peril. As part of the QBE Insurance Group Limited, a global leader in insurance, NAU Country’s mission aims to mitigate unique risks that farmers face across the nation.
“The selection of Agriculture Intelligence is a significant milestone for us,” stated Matthew Donovan, CEO of Agriculture Intelligence and Product Officer for Agroview. “We believe traditional sampling methods are outdated. The integration of sophisticated drone technology with smart data analytics provided by Agroview allows us to deliver tangible business value, moving beyond guesswork.”
Harnessing the capabilities of advanced aerial imaging captured by drones, Agroview’s AI software meticulously analyzes tree count, identifies gaps, and measures individual trees across vast groves, ensuring an unprecedented level of precision.
Michael Deal, NAU Country’s Chief Marketing and Technology Officer, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership’s potential. “Despite our significant investments in drone technology, we knew that finding the right partner would elevate our capabilities. By combining flight imagery with machine learning, we are going to automate tree counting processes which will deliver proven, precise, and consistent results. In Agroview, we found the ideal partner. Their team is developing next-generation technology crucial for the agricultural sector.”
The partnership underscores the importance of accurate and reliable results for insurers. Donovan emphasized, “At the core of any insurance provider’s operations are consistent and accurate data insights. This collaboration showcases our commitment to providing value to respected insurers like NAU Country.”
About Agriculture Intelligence, Inc.
Located in Gainesville, Florida, Agriculture Intelligence is a dynamic player in agricultural technology, focusing on leveraging big data, machine vision, automation, and artificial intelligence to redefine industry standards. As a resident client at UF Innovate | The Hub, Agriculture Intelligence’s mission centers on identifying and commercializing advanced, proven agricultural solutions. The company serves as the global distributor of Agroview, a platform developed at the University of Florida.
About NAU Country
Headquartered in Ramsey, Minnesota, NAU Country Insurance Company—part of the QBE Insurance Company—is dedicated to serving American farmers with exceptional customer service and cutting-edge technology. With branch offices across ten locations and licensed in 48 states, NAU Country employs over 800 staff nationwide. As part of QBE Insurance Group Ltd., a leading global insurer, NAU Country possesses the financial stability necessary for today’s dynamic insurance landscape. For further details, visit www.naucountry.com.
As the agricultural landscape evolves, partnerships like this one between Agriculture Intelligence and NAU Country hint at a promising future, where technology and innovation drive a new era of efficiency and accuracy in precision agriculture.
