Mothive

Mothive makes farm monitoring technology built around a device called Ladybird. The sensors sit beside the plants and collect environmental and soil readings. The software then forecasts growing conditions so growers can act earlier. The company's stated aim is less food waste and more sustainable farming.

What Mothive offers

• Ladybird sensors — devices that record air temperature, humidity, light, soil moisture and soil temperature.
• Prediction models — machine learning forecasts of pest and disease pressure and harvest date.
• Alerts and dashboards — recommendations by dashboard, SMS and email, with live and historical data.
• Automation — irrigation and ventilation driven by current crop needs.

Who it works with

Growers and farmers, including those working under polytunnels. The same data is meant to help reduce waste further along the supply chain.

Key facts

• Product: Ladybird, with a gateway and a subscription service
• Sustainability: Says it supports UN Sustainable Development Goals