Description of the portfolio company
EarthOptics is a soil measurement and mapping company that is enabling the growth of sustainable farming practices on a meaningful scale. Through the combination of sensors and machine learning technology, EarthOptics is able to dramatically lower the costs and improve the quality of soil testing, while creating valuable insights for its customers. The measurements provided by EarthOptics help farmers and ranchers make data-driven decisions about their land, while allowing carbon credit project-developers to accurately baseline millions of acres.
Investment rationale
Rabobank supports EarthOptics because they present a strong fit with our food transition strategy, especially with the critical transition of productive and regenerative agriculture. After merging with Pattern Ag, EarthOptics is able to offer insight into both the chemistry and biology of the soil, allowing farmers around the globe to reduce their use of fertilizer, optimize tillage practices, and increase carbon farming. This leads to fewer emissions and better yields.