Sagri Selected as Top-Rated Proposer for Saga Prefecture’s Project to Streamline Agricultural Field Surveys Using Satellite Data

— Drastic reduction of administrative costs through Satellite Data and AI analysis for crop stabilization measures —

Sagri Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tanba City, Hyogo; CEO: Shunsuke Tsuboi; hereinafter “Sagri”), a deep-tech company dedicated to solving agricultural and environmental challenges through satellite data and AI, is pleased to announce its selection as the primary contractor for the “Demonstration Project for Streamlining Field Surveys via Satellite Imagery for Management Income Stabilization Measures,” an open-call proposal conducted by Saga Prefecture.

■ Background and Objectives: Overcoming the Burden of Manual Surveys

In Japan’s agricultural sector, verifying the actual planting status of farmland is a mandatory process for government subsidy programs (e.g., Management Income Stabilization Measures). However, for local governments and agricultural committees, physically visiting and inspecting vast areas of farmland by sight is an immense burden, requiring significant labor and time.

Led by the Horticulture and Crop Division of the Saga Prefecture Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, this project aims to achieve a fundamental shift in efficiency by introducing cutting-edge technology. Sagri’s selection was driven by high scores in the evaluation of its “Deep Understanding of Operational Objectives,” “Extensive Track Record of Implementation,” and “Agile Project Execution Structure.”

■ Scope of the Demonstration Project

Utilizing our core satellite image analysis technology and AI algorithms, Sagri will conduct the following validations:

• Automated Planting Status Detection: Analyzing satellite imagery to determine the planting status of each individual field and identifying specific plots that require closer inspection.
• Digital Transformation (DX) of Field Surveys: Converting traditional analog survey methods into a digital workflow to drastically reduce travel time and paperwork.
• Accuracy Validation & Optimization for Social Implementation: Using real-world field data from Saga Prefecture to verify analysis accuracy and establish an operational flow tailored for practical administrative use.

This project aims not only to reduce administrative costs but also to realize more precise and rapid agricultural governance.

Reference: Saga Prefecture Official Website

■ Future Outlook

Sagri views this collaboration with Saga Prefecture as a flagship model case. We will continue to drive this demonstration to prove that satellite data analysis can become a standard tool for enhancing the sustainability of regional agriculture. By partnering with local governments and agricultural organizations nationwide, we remain committed to solving real-world challenges through technology.