Why Data Pays: How Having the Right Information Can Boost Your Profits
Knowledge is priceless.
But we’ll try to put a price on it in this article…
Every plant matters.
By improving yield by just 2%, a 1,596 square foot indoor farm could potentially increase its annual revenue by $24,635.34 in the US, or $39,916.02 in Canada, assuming an average production of 70 grams per square foot of dried flower. *See bottom of article for calculations
Data is your secret weapon when it comes to optimizing your cultivation methods...
Investing in the right information can significantly boost your profits by reducing crop loss and waste, as well as providing you with the insights you need to optimize your cultivation practices and maximize production.
Imagine how much crop loss you could mitigate if you had all the information you needed about your plants, easily accessible on one dashboard...
Why is data important?
In cannabis cultivation, the lack of comprehensive data has traditionally led to an acceptance of high process loss rates, often between 10-20%. This has a huge impact, both on profits and harvest quality.
Legalized only recently, the industry lacks extensive large-scale study and standardization found in other crops.
Cannabis cultivation also presents unique challenges due to its multifaceted uses and susceptibility to pests and diseases, with insufficient wide-spread research on commercially growing this crop, cultivators need to take the responsibility of filling this knowledge gap, into their own hands.
This is where data becomes invaluable
By leveraging data, cultivators can navigate the complexities of cannabis growth with precision.
What do cultivators need to measure?
To optimize cultivation, it is essential to capture a comprehensive set of data.
This includes environmental parameters such as air temperature, humidity, light intensity, CO2 levels and leaf VPD.
Additionally, monitoring substrate properties, pest presence, and other factors like airflow and power consumption provides a holistic view of the cultivation environment.
Automation and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming cultivation.
Neatleaf 's innovative Spyder system is central to this shift.
Operating autonomously, the Spyder roams the canopy, collecting data 24/7 and providing you with both historical insights and real-time notifications.
Why data pays
Investing in data collection directly translates to financial gains.
The average crop loss in cannabis cultivation is about 15%, resulting in millions of dollars lost annually.
By implementing robust data collection and analysis systems, cultivators can significantly reduce these losses. Theoretically, by improving yield by just 2%, a 1,596 square foot indoor farm could potentially increase its annual revenue by $24,635.34 in the US, or $39,916.02 in Canada, assuming an average production of 70 grams per square foot of dried flower.
Now, imagine if you could reduce your crop loss by even more than that...
With this information available to us, the big question is:
Can you afford not to implement complex data collection in your facility?
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Average Crop Loss for Indoor Farmers:
Economic Impact of Crop Loss:
Use case example
Note: Price can be higher or lower depending on the quality of the product and their particular customers (low quality, mid-quality, high quality)
Additionally, the quantity and dollar estimates only include Grade “A” flowers.
Use case for a 1% increase in yield
1596 total sq ft produces (per harvest)
An increase of 1% per harvest
An increase of 1% per year (based on five harvests per year )
Average Price per pound wholesale (actual price depends on locality and quality):
1% increase in total value per harvest
1% increase in total value per year (5 harvests per year)
Use case for a 2% increase in yield
1596 total sq ft produces (per harvest)
An increase of 2% per harvest
An increase of 2% per year (based on five harvests per year )
Average Price per pound wholesale (actual price depends on locality and quality):
2% increase in total value per harvest
2% increase in total value per year (5 harvests per year)
Use case for a 5% increase in yield
1596 total sq ft produces (per harvest)
An increase of 5% per harvest
An increase of 5% per year (based on five harvests per year )
Average Price per pound wholesale (actual price depends on locality and quality):
5% increase in total value per harvest
5% increase in total value per year (5 harvests per year)