1. KappaZeta is hiring!
After the recent successful investment round (you can catch up with the details here), KappaZeta is gearing up for the ambitious endeavors of the near future. To make our plans a reality, we’re on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team.
Are you or someone you know a perfect fit for one of these roles at KappaZeta?
🌱 Agriculture Domain Lead: If you’re passionate about agriculture and ready to lead the way in this domain, we want to hear from you!
🧠 Senior Machine Learning Engineer: Are you a seasoned machine learning expert looking for your next challenge? Join us and help shape the future with cutting-edge technology.
📊 Data Quality Specialist: Precision and attention to detail are your superpowers. Join our team and ensure the highest data quality standards.
We’re inviting you to be a part of our journey as we drive innovation and make a real impact. If you or someone you know is ready to embark on this exciting adventure with us, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
2. AI-based tillage detection for smarter agricultural and climate policies with the European Space Agency
Among the myriad of causes of climate change, have you ever stopped to wonder how tilling your land may be contributing to this issue? Conventional tillage methods and their long-standing application comprise techniques that have a negative environmental impact on the soil, such as erosion and carbon loss.
With the European Commission’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), the EU encourages member states to apply sustainable agricultural practices, e.g., conservative tillage methods. Conservative tillage techniques reduce erosion and carbon loss from the soil as they involve minimal soil disturbance or retention of crop residues on the soil surface. The main aim of the policies in the agriculture sector is to ensure that we produce our food sustainably.
Agricultural paying agencies in EU member states are mandated to monitor farmers’ agricultural practices and ensure they comply with the policies put in place. KappaZeta has embarked on a new project funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) to support the vital work undertaken by the paying agencies. The development of an AI-based tillage detection model is a project that leverages Earth Observation as an integral aspect of the area monitoring system (AMS) and is set to run from September 2023 to September 2024. The AI-based tillage detection model aims to promote sustainable agriculture according to the European Green Deal that rewards farmers for low-impact practices that contribute to carbon sequestration. Encouraging sustainable agriculture and leveraging the appropriate technologies will lead to a smarter and more resilient future.
3. Taking a deeper dive into the world of SNDVI
The full version of summer intern Karl Hendrik Tamkivi’s adventures in the realm of SNDVI is now available on the KappaZeta Medium blog.
