FarmiSpace is our AI-powered crop monitoring system that lets you remotely track plant health—without needing to install any sensors in the field. Just a few clicks, and you can check how your crops are doing, anytime, anywhere. We recently had our first real proof of concept (POC) trial in Singapore, and we're excited to share what happened!

For this experiment, we worked with Vidacity, a beautiful green space in Singapore where a variety of ornamental trees are grown. We set up a small trial plot inside Vidacity and divided it into two parts—Zone A and Zone B. One zone was treated with biochar, and the other was left as-is.

What’s cool is that we didn’t install any special equipment or sensors on the ground. Instead, we used FarmiSpace’s crop nitrogen index, powered by satellite multi-spectrum data, to analyze the plants' nitrogen levels and response in both zones. It’s a super simple and non-invasive way to monitor growth differences.

So, what is biochar, exactly?

Biochar is a charcoal-like material made from plant waste, used as a natural soil booster. It helps plants grow better, holds nutrients and water, and even captures carbon from the atmosphere—making it a greener alternative to chemical fertilizers.

After just 2–3 weeks, we began to see a noticeable difference.

On February 23, both trial plots—Zone A and Zone B—had almost identical nitrogen levels, measuring 58.94 and 59.99, respectively. But by March 15, a clear divergence appeared. Zone B, which had been treated with biochar, showed a significant increase in nitrogen levels, rising to 65.32. In contrast, Zone A, which received no treatment, saw only a modest change, reaching 60.86.

This means that over the same period, the nitrogen level in the biochar-treated plot increased by 5.33 points, compared to just 1.92 points in the untreated zone—a growth rate that’s nearly 2.8 times higher.

That’s a strong indicator that biochar not only helped boost nitrogen uptake but also contributed to overall plant vitality. And all of this was captured and visualized remotely using FarmiSpace’s AI-powered crop monitoring system—no sensors needed!

And here's something extra—we also captured data after one of Singapore’s typical heavy rains. It gave us an unexpected but very useful “before and after” look at how the plots responded to weather conditions, showing how #FarmiSpace can be a powerful tool for ongoing crop trials or research.

A big thank you to Vidacity for supporting this first step in Singapore—we’re excited to continue growing this partnership and exploring more ways to apply FarmiSpace locally