As part of the Agriculture Sector Modernization Project led by the Ministry of Agriculture Sri Lanka, 30 farmer communities were established across the island. Each community grows and processes products to export-level standards.

The Challenge

One of the main challenges these communities faced was treating crops—especially irrigation—in a uniform and scientific manner. Traditional methods often led to water waste and inconsistent crop quality.

Our Solution

KRUZI developed a climate-smart irrigation recommendation system in collaboration with the project, based on the UN FAO 56 Evapotranspiration (ET) calculation methodology. This system has become the island’s largest agricultural decision support platform, now serving more than 6,000 farmers.

Real-time local weather data from purpose-built agricultural weather stations enables us to calculate and inform farmers of their crops’ exact daily water requirements. By receiving precise, data-driven irrigation recommendations, farmers can optimize water usage while improving crop yields.

Beyond Irrigation

The collected weather data serves as a valuable resource for fine-tuning crop treatment practices and investigating quality issues in final products. This data-driven approach helps farmers make informed decisions throughout the entire growing cycle.

Impact: 6,000+ farmers | Island-wide coverage | Science-based recommendations