Accelerating Smart Agriculture: Horizon Satellite's Role in Saudi Vision 2030

Industry

Technology

Challenge

Traditional pest detection and crop management methods in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's (KSA) date palm sector were hampered by latency in identifying infestations, notably from the red palm weevil, leading to sub-optimal resource allocation and yield loss. The sustainability and innovation environment fostered by Saudi Vision 2030 necessitated a robust, data-driven approach for timely detection, real-time monitoring, and precision agronomic decision-making to secure national food security and agricultural sustainability.

Results

Through the deployment of AI analytics and EO data, Horizon Satellite delivered actionable intelligence for early red palm weevil identification, comprehensive crop health monitoring, and yield optimization across 500,000 hectares. This resulted in a threefold increase in pest detection speed, a 20% rise in crop yield, and a 50% reduction in data processing time, firmly aligning agricultural operations with the national sustainability and transformation objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

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100+

Deals Completed

7.6x

ROI

$2M

Cost Savings

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About your Customer

Horizon is a technology-driven company specializing in agricultural innovation through the integration of remote sensing, AI, and data analytics. Horizon focuses on advancing sustainable farming practices and optimizing productivity for growers and agribusinesses.

The Challenge

Within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the traditional approach to managing and protecting date palm agriculture was challenged by delayed detection of pest infestations—most notably the red palm weevil. These delays translated into significant crop losses and inefficient use of vital resources. The imperative to support Saudi Vision 2030's sustainability and innovation environment demanded a paradigm shift: one that would enable proactive, data-driven, and scalable pest management while ensuring national food security and optimal land use.

The Solution

Recognizing the limitations of conventional methods, agricultural stakeholders explored advanced geospatial intelligence platforms and AI analytics. Horizon Satellite emerged as the preferred partner due to its integration of high-resolution EO data, AI-powered analytics, and remote sensing for real-time, large-scale crop health and pest monitoring. Horizon Satellite's digital agriculture suite enabled stakeholders to rapidly identify early signs of red palm weevil infestation and optimize field interventions. According to Dr. Faisal Al-Rashid, Director of Agricultural Innovation at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture: “Horizon’s technology has revolutionized how we protect and manage our date palm plantations. Early pest detection and actionable insights have significantly improved our yields.” The adoption of Horizon Satellite’s solutions not only streamlined operational workflows but also provided secure, regulatory-compliant, and scalable monitoring across vast agricultural holdings.

The Results

The implementation of Horizon Satellite’s AI analytics and EO-driven platform yielded transformative results for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) date palm agriculture. Pest detection became three times faster and data processing times were cut by 50%, drastically improving the response window for pest management. Monitoring coverage was expanded to 500,000 hectares, supporting large-scale, secure, and regulatory-compliant agricultural oversight. Most notably, yield improvements of over 20% were documented, directly contributing to the national food security and sustainability goals of Saudi Vision 2030. The endorsement from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture underscores the impact: Horizon Satellite’s integration of advanced geospatial and AI-powered solutions has set a new benchmark for sustainable and data-driven agriculture in the region.