Precision Monitoring for Consistent Crop Quality
Polytunnels create productive growing environments, but they also introduce variation. Differences in airflow, temperature, light and pollinator movement can develop between tunnels, rows and growing zones, leading to uneven flowering, inconsistent fruit set and variable crop quality.
The Challenge
Small Differences Create Big Production Losses
Within a polytunnel, even subtle changes in the growing environment can influence pollinator behaviour and crop performance.
Without continuous monitoring it becomes difficult to:
Temperature gradients, ventilation, tunnel orientation, crop density and hive placement all affect how pollinators move through the crop.
- Identify tunnel areas receiving lower levels of pollination.
- Verify whether hive positioning is providing effective coverage.
- Compare tunnel performance throughout the season and measure interventions.
Connected Data Sources
AgriSound combines multiple sources of operational and environmental data into one connected monitoring platform.
- Polly™ Acoustic Monitoring: Measures pollinator activity alongside environmental conditions inside each tunnel.
- Smart Tags™ Digital Field Records: Enables growers to rapidly record crop observations from the field.
- Connected Infrastructure: Provides continuous cloud-connected monitoring across every tunnel deployment.
From Monitoring to Decisions
Continuous monitoring provides practical operational intelligence for tunnel production, letting you compare pollinator behaviour, analyse temperature, and track crop development.
Structured Data
Every Observation Has Meaning
| Capability / Observation | Traditional | AgriSound |
|---|---|---|
| Data Structure | Disconnected spreadsheets and notes | Linked to structured tunnel & row profiles |
| Performance Comparison | Isolated inspections and guesses | Continuous spatiotemporal tunnel metrics |
| Operational Decisions | Subjective, occasional field walks | Evidence-based management adjustments |
Typical Deployment Workflow
Step-by-Step Implementation
Our typical deployment is designed to fit seamlessly into high-value polytunnel crop production without interrupting daily tasks.
Map the Growing System
Define tunnels, growing zones and monitoring locations before primary flowering begins.
Deploy Polly Monitoring
Install Polly monitoring devices across representative tunnel locations to capture continuous spatiotemporal activity.
Capture Field Records
Use Smart Tags to record flowering stages, crop condition, hive inspections and operational activities throughout the season.
Monitor & Optimise Performance
Analyse seasonal performance, track pollinator activity alongside climate, and evaluate key land interventions.
Connected Intelligence for High-Value Crops
AgriSound combines continuous acoustic monitoring, structured digital field records and connected environmental infrastructure to create a complete understanding of pollination within polytunnel production. Gain the evidence needed to optimise pollination and improve crop uniformity.