Phius’ Post

This week's blog covers the ASHRAE 209 standard and how its modeling processes can be implemented in WUFI for Phius projects: https://ow.ly/K6Kg50UqllZ #phius #energymodeling #buildingperformance #wufi #ashrae

"Excited to showcase a glimpse of my latest project! Below is a demo video highlighting the key features and functionalities. Dive in and see how "Agri Intellect - Empowering Farmers With Smart Agricultural Solutions" works in action. For more details, feel free to reach out!"

What does a farmer need to see in your products to give them a shot on the Farm? - To answer this question accurately we have to "think like a farmer"! If I was going to use your products on my property I would want to see the agronomic and economic effects of that product being applied at scale and on a working farm first! You would then need to publish the data collected into a format clearly highlighting the key performance metrics that communicate to me that your product is a safe investment! Farmers are in business to be profitable and they need to be able to count on the ROI when applying something in their fields.

Seen some cool plots before but the one the Corteva team (holla Mark Jeschke) in IA put together is just incredible. go walk The History of Corn at a Corteva site near you (they are not everywhere…) The fact that they had seed saved from like 1853 was a little ironic but to be fair, that corn had like 1% of the potential in a kernel today when planting under the ~same conditions. When I see OUR short corn coupled with our new Native Trait Platform (ever wonder why nothing eats a fern?) I get the Willie’s. Possibilities for the cropping system of the future get fantastical - and I mean stuff you really couldn’t even have dreamt of 10 yrs ago. Technology always needs to be stewarded appropriately to ensure it is not mis-applied. With things like A.I. developing as quickly as the infrastructure can be built - it is hard to tell if you are even mis-applying it!! That A.I. debate is also an issue for agriculture especially when A.I. development has become inextricably linked to seeds within what SEEMS like 1-2 yrs. There is something to be said about fact that the technology of the future is starting to LOOK more like it did 900+ years ago but with immense gains in POTENTIAL in-between. I am not smart enough to say it, but there IS something to be said!!! 😂

https://lnkd.in/g6TThzbT F3020 Standard head: Faster and lighter. Ideal for vineyards. 1 1/2" cutting capacity. F3020 Medium head: More versatility. Perfect balance between power and speed. Great for vineyards, but also orchards and other applications. 1 3/4" cutting capacity.

How a common "fear and greed" life cycle typically plays out. Common in farming, investing, and many other walks of life. - First you assume good news is permanent. - Then you become oblivious to bad news. - Then you ignore bad news. - Then you deny bad news. - Then you panic at bad news. - Then you assume bad news is permanent. - Then you become oblivious to good news. - Then you ignore good news. - Then you deny good news. - Then you accept good news. - Then you assume good news is permanent. And now we're back to where we began and the cycle repeats itself. From Morgan Housel's book "Same as Ever".

Understand the nitty gritty of any agricultural endeavor you intend to go into….

Ukko Agro to launch first Anthracnose and Ascochyta blight predictive AI technology models for lentils (https://lnkd.in/dyaqDimj) Today marks a significant milestone in Canada’s agriculture sector as a consortium of leading partners announces a groundbreaking solution aimed at revolutionizing lentil crop management. Supported by Protein Industries Canada, Hawk's Agro and Three Farmers Foods, Ukko Agro will introduce in spring 2025 the first phase of their innovative in-field platform powered by artificial intelligence technology, designed to predict anthracnose and Ascochyta blight — two major diseases affecting lentil crops. The project will leverage Ukko Agro’s ForeSite platform (https://lnkd.in/g77zFS_8) to commercialize the phase one AI technology, which will be available to Western Canadian retailers, agronomists, and farmers in 2025. Developed in Western Canada, and enabling Western Canadian stakeholders to make informed decisions based on data-driven insights, the technology is poised to elevate the sustainability and productivity of the sector, ultimately contributing to a more robust ingredient supply chain. Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) supported the project through in-kind contributions, including agronomic support and enabling Ukko Agro to leverage an established network of agricultural research organizations in Saskatchewan. Avi Bhargava, Co-founder and CEO of Ukko Agro commented: “We are proud to announce that our team is driving innovation forward by addressing the unique needs of successful lentil crop production in Western Canada. By deeply understanding local agricultural needs and collaborating with industry leaders, we are developing innovative, simple, and user-friendly solutions backed by comprehensive data sets that reflect the heart of the region’s lentil-growing areas. This homegrown technology not only simplifies the process for growers but also solidifies Canada’s leadership in the global lentil market.” “A robust and strengthened food chain starts with a robust and strengthened crop supply. The ability to detect and account for crop diseases earlier gives our ingredient processors access to a more consistent supply of feedstock, helping them develop the protein-rich, highly functional ingredients that food manufacturers across the country are looking for,” Protein Industries Canada Senior Director of Programs Lisa Campbell said. “We are incredibly excited to have this model commercially available for 2025. Being involved in the ground truthing and data collection phase of the project has shown us what the tool can do, and we are excited to be able to use it on a larger scale. These models allow us to work with our growers to make more informed decisions to drive production and profitability on the farm,” Hawks Agro Director of Agronomy Dallas Funke said. Media Contact: Chad Matthies chad@ukko.ag. 431-278-2861

Solidifying Canada’s leadership in the global lentil market, Ukko Agro to launch first Anthracnose and Ascochyta blight predictive AI technology models for lentils (https://lnkd.in/drMCuExG) We are proud to announce that our team is driving innovation forward by addressing the unique needs of successful lentil crop production in Western Canada. By deeply understanding local agricultural needs and collaborating with industry leaders, we are developing innovative, simple, and user-friendly solutions backed by comprehensive data sets that reflect the heart of the region’s lentil-growing areas. This homegrown technology not only simplifies the process for growers but also solidifies Canada’s leadership in the global lentil market. This would not have been possible without the incredible support of Protein Industries Canada, Hawk's Agro, Three Farmers Foods, and Saskatchewan Pulse Growers.

Crop Yield Prediction: Develop a model that predicts crop yields based on factors such as weather conditions, soil quality, and agricultural practices, helping farmers make informed decisions about planting and harvesting. Final Project https://lnkd.in/gVdYqYP9 🛠