“RMSI Cropalytics Live Crop Map at Village Level: A Game Changer in Agricultural Data”

By Saurabh Dayal, AVP, Business Development, RMSI Cropalytics
Introduction
Traditional surveys and sampling methods fail to capture the complete agricultural picture in a vast and diverse country like India. Logistical challenges and limited coverage make it difficult to get accurate insights. That’s where satellite data steps in, offering a granular view of large areas. It can help track crop health, growth stages, types of crops, and even signs of stress.
The Significance of Live Crop Mapping
Currently, crop acreages are estimated at a coarse resolution by state or district. However, they are not marked or verified on the map and often do not have spatial accuracy or geo-referenced verification. This approach limits the effectiveness of resource allocation, risk mitigation, and yield estimation.

RMSI Cropalytics Crop Map – India’s first live crop map at the village level – this innovative tool provides high-resolution geo-location of sown acreage for the current cropping season, updated every Kharif and Rabi season. By offering a detailed view of 20+ major crops like paddy, soybean, maize, sugarcane, and wheat, the crop map addresses the gaps in agricultural data, which are currently estimated at a coarse resolution by state or district without precise verification on maps.
Addressing Gaps in Agricultural Data
In India, where crop area, produce, and yield estimates vary significantly from year to year due to factors like weather changes, pests, and market dynamics, the live crop map from RMSI Cropalytics provides a dynamic solution. This platform captures shifts in sowing patterns, crop rotations, and the extent of early or delayed sowing. This real-time tracking of crop changes allows for timely interventions and adjustments in resource allocation, supporting better crop management.
This map empowers agri-sector companies to make informed decisions and optimize their annual activities. RMSI Cropalytics addresses these issues using advanced AI and machine learning algorithms applied to high-resolution satellite imagery, ensuring that every season’s crop map reflects accurate data.
Building Agridata Stack
India’s diverse geography means that even within a single village, weather and health conditions can vary significantly, affecting crop growth and yield.
The live crop map can integrate multi-agri data layers, enhancing the availability of agri information for decision-making in a single platform, including territory planning, resource allocation, hotspot detection, stress management, and pest and disease detection.
We have stacked 100 years of weather data, daily, weekly, and monthly forecasts, and calamity data on this crop map. |
It can superimpose/layer agricultural data stacks like farm ownership data and historical data and overlay other useful information like dealership networks, bank branches, and mandi locations. By integrating multiple data sources, the crop map provides a holistic view of the factors influencing crop performance at the micro level, enabling more precise management and interventions.

The crop map will be updated every crop season, allowing tracking changes in sowing patterns, shifting between crops, and estimating the extent of early or delayed sowing.
Benefits to the Wider Agricultural Ecosystem
With 760 districts mapped in India and 6.6 lakh villages, agri-sector companies and government bodies will primarily use the crop map data. Governments can better identify and support distressed acreages, input companies can optimize the allocation of stock and manpower, insurance companies can expedite claim settlements, and banks can monitor farmer loanee acreages more effectively.
Way Forward
With the integration of crop map data, we’ve successfully built an agriculture data stack that empowers our users to make informed decisions. Our platform includes three years of historical crop map data, enabling users to develop insights and strategies tailored to their needs.
You can easily access this powerful platform by logging into the PInCER Portal, where you’ll find flexible API integration that allows you to incorporate our data into your existing workflows seamlessly.
The crop map is not just a technological achievement; it’s a powerful example of how innovation can address the complex challenges faced by Indian agriculture, making a meaningful difference at the grassroots level.
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