We want to create impactful change, improve transparency in the food industry, and support the application of regenerative agriculture practices. Our goal is to bring together leaders from across the agri-food industry to work together as we try to transition to a more sustainable, resilient, and transparent food system.

This all said, these aims are only the beginning of our journey. Understanding the destination is easy, getting there is the hard part. When understanding how we can achieve these goals, it’s easy to get lost in the complexities and technology involved. 
In the first part of this series, we will dive into exactly how Varda is helping the agriculture industry progress and the technology that is making this change possible. We begin with an overview of our platform: Global FieldID™

 

What is Global FieldID™?

Global FieldID™ (GFID) is a platform that assigns a unique identifier to agricultural land plots. It is designed to facilitate the identification and organization of various geographic areas, such as agricultural fields, research sites, conservation areas, or any other location-based data.  

  

How is Global FieldID™ helping?

There are several key ways that GFID will impact the industry, helping farmers and businesses alike, whilst transitioning our world to a nature-positive food industry:

Data organization:
GFID enables efficient organization and management of location-specific data. By assigning a unique identifier to each field or area, it becomes easier to categorize and retrieve relevant information associated with those locations.

Tracking and monitoring:
GFID can be used to track and monitor the status and activities of specific fields or areas. It allows for easy identification and differentiation between various locations, making it simpler to analyze and compare data over time, allowing data owners (typically farmers) to share data in an anonymized way and with greater precision.

Data integration:
GFID can serve as a standard reference point for integrating data from different sources. It helps in harmonizing diverse datasets, by providing a consistent and universal identifier for specific geographic areas, enabling better analysis and collaboration among different stakeholders.

Decision-making support:
GFID can assist in the decision-making process by providing a systematic way of identifying and analyzing the characteristics of different fields or locations. It allows for better evaluation of factors such as productivity, sustainability, or conservation potential by providing a common geospatial reference for land plots. This reference facilitates the integration of more sources of data into different precision agriculture tools.

Spatial planning and resource allocation:
GFID aids in the spatial planning and allocation of resources by providing a framework for identifying and prioritizing specific fields or areas. It assists in optimizing land use, resource distribution, and targeting interventions based on the unique characteristics of each location.

Research and analysis:
Finally, GFID supports research and analysis by enabling consistent identification and referencing of geographic locations. It helps researchers to track and compare data across different studies or projects, enabling more comprehensive and accurate analysis.

 

The bottom line

Overall, Global FieldID™ offers a standardized and structured approach to identify, organize, and analyze location-specific data, promoting better data management, decision-making, and collaboration in various domains. It can make a huge difference for farmers, for businesses, and most importantly, for the sustainability of our food system..

If you are interested in hearing more about what we do hear at Varda, contact us here.