Innovative root crop technology that sees your crop as it is harvested.
At HarvestEye, we’re driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to helping farmers and the agri-food supply chain enhance efficiency and profitability. That’s why we launched HarvestEye, an agri-tech company with cutting-edge systems operating globally.
Initially an internal project at B-Hive Innovations, our skilled scientists and engineers developed breakthrough technology that delivers near real-time crop and field data. This invaluable insight empowers farmers to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Today, HarvestEye is a B-Hive Innovations success story, and we take pride in offering a solution that’s transforming agriculture by improving efficiency and profitability.
The Solution
The solution provided by HarvestEye 2.0 offers a groundbreaking crop insight tool that delivers accurate, real-time information on root crops, including size, count, and yield. Unlike traditional sampling methods, HarvestEye’s system integrates seamlessly with harvesting equipment, scanning crops as they are lifted and providing farmers with detailed visibility across entire fields. This innovative approach enables more informed decision-making, allowing farmers to optimise crop distribution, enhance efficiency, and improve profitability. With its non-intrusive technology and global reach, HarvestEye 2.0 is a game-changer for the agricultural industry.
Research and Development Excellence at B-hive
At B-hive Innovations, our commitment to addressing industry challenges is evident in our collaborative research and development process.
We take pride in our focus on understanding the issues faced by the industry, always keeping the problems and end users at the forefront of our endeavours. With a diverse in-house skill set that includes fresh produce expertise and varied backgrounds, B-hive can think beyond conventional boundaries, introducing innovative ideas and technologies not traditionally employed in the fresh produce supply chain.
B-hive working together with collaborators
Collaboration is a key aspect of B-Hive’s approach. By partnering with Branston Potato Ltd and the University of the West of England, B-Hive was empowered to address the challenges of developing a solution that allows growers to assess marketable yield at the point of harvest.
This collaborative effort streamlined the research and development process, leveraging Branston’s industry expertise and direct access to growers and packers facing yield assessment challenges. Additionally, academic collaborations brought cutting-edge resources and talent to the table, enabling B-Hive to accelerate innovation and deliver impactful solutions to the agricultural sector.
Key Features
Integrated camera technology with sophisticated computer algorithms
Can be retrofitted to existing harvester systems
Live information during harvest as the crop is lifted from the field
No requirement for additional processes i.e washing
Starting technology for exciting future developments
Insights in distribution of varieties, field performance and grower group
New Crop Types, New Possibilities
B-Hive Innovations continues to support HarvestEye by leveraging our in-house expertise to expand the system’s capabilities, introducing support for new crops and features.
To explore more, read about the B-Hive-led project focused on developing HarvestEye’s support.
