Case Study: Yatco Farms improves irrigation decisions and orchard health with Ceres Imaging

Yatco Farms uses Ceres Imaging to manage 30 kilometers of irrigation and spot stress down to the tree

Yatco Farms, an almond, citrus, and grape grower, faced challenges in managing irrigation across their expanded and diverse farms spread over 30 kilometers. They struggled to detect subtle irrigation issues and prioritize major capital improvements to their failing systems. They partnered with Ceres Imaging to use its aerial imagery service to gain a holistic view of their operation's performance.

Ceres Imaging provided detailed aerial data that enabled Yatco Farms to prioritize long-term irrigation system upgrades for the best return on investment and streamline day-to-day issue detection. The solution helped them quickly identify and correct a major issue with clogged drip lines, leading to significant improvement in orchard health. Ceres Imaging allowed the farm to operate efficiently with a lean team, avoiding the need for additional hires.

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