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Water productivity is a growing challenge around the world. Agribusinesses need better tools to know where, when and how much to irrigate. But, don’t take our word for it. Meet Onno and Joao from Portugal 👇 AQUAGRI & Quinta da Cholda

From above, Delano, California looks like a uniform patchwork of fields. 🌡️ But when temperature and vegetation data combine, a very different picture emerges. This visualization shows the Temperature Vegetation Dryness Index (TVDI) — a metric that merges land surface temperature (LST) with Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) - to assess soil moisture and vegetation water stress. Blue areas indicate wetter soils, while yellow and brown reveal increasing dryness. In regions like California’s Central Valley, where irrigation efficiency is critical, these insights help anticipate water stress before it becomes visible, something NDVI alone can’t do. And that’s not all. TVDI also supports drought prediction, wildfire risk management, and even land traversability for defense operations. 🛰️ Turning temperature into analytics, and analytics into action.

WE’RE GROWING OUR TEAM 🌱 We’re building technology that helps the world grow more food, save more water, and make smarter decisions from space. And we need more brilliant minds to make it happen. 🛰 From data science and software engineering to product delivery and operations, each role here shapes how our planet adapts to change. If you’re ready to turn insight into impact, explore our open roles: → https://lnkd.in/e4___ymY

What looks uniform from space rarely is. This image from Sheldon, Iowa (USA) shows how thermal imagery captures the hidden complexity of agricultural land. 🌡️ Our long-wave infrared (LWIR) data highlights subtle temperature differences across the landscape: patterns linked to soil moisture, crop health, and heat stress that are invisible to the human eye. Seeing these variations helps scientists, farmers, and decision-makers understand how fields respond to water and heat, and where attention is needed most. Thermal data turns observation into understanding and understanding into action. 🌱

👋Hello from Boomkwekerij Wouters We kicked off the week with a visit to Waterschap Brabantse Delta and one of its partner nurseries, to see up close how our satellite data enhances their daily water management decisions. 📹 We filmed their story, and we can’t wait to share it with you! If you care about how data is shaping the future of water, food, and climate resilience, you’ll want to be here for what’s next. 🌱 📸 Klaas-jan Douben, Antoine Wouters, Christine Vlachou, Alison M., Sam Bastiaanssen

🌍 On World Food Day, one truth stands out: Water scarcity is one of the biggest challenges to global food security. 💧 Agriculture already uses about 70% of the world’s freshwater, yet nearly half of it goes to waste due to inefficient irrigation. And by 2030, global water demand could outpace supply by 40%. 🌾 The answer isn’t simply “more water”, but rather smarter water management. That means adjusting irrigation to what crops actually need and reducing leaks and soil evaporation. By understanding how water is applied, used, and stored across fields, we turn complex data into practical decisions. More food from every drop. 🌱

Can thermal data help improve how we monitor forests? 🌡️ In these images, recently cleared areas appear warmer than the surrounding canopy. 🌳 When trees are removed, exposed soil absorbs more sunlight and releases more heat, showing up in thermal imagery as bright, hot patches. That’s what makes thermal data so powerful. It allows analysts and algorithms to detect deforestation earlier and more precisely, even when visual changes are too small to notice. By combining thermal and visible imagery, AI models can distinguish real deforestation from natural seasonal shifts, reducing false positives and sharpening accuracy. This is what we mean when we say thermal data improves detection model accuracy. It gives machines another layer of evidence, one that’s invisible to the human eye but vital for decision-making. 🌱 From monitoring illegal clearing to supporting climate models, thermal imagery is helping turn observation into early action to protect what’s most important.

+2 in the Hydrosat team 🧑🏼🚀 We’re excited to welcome Jason Setzer and Seana Murphy, two new colleagues who bring fresh energy and expertise to our mission. With over two decades in geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) and thermal imaging, Jason steps in as our Director, Satellite Data Product Operations, bringing deep expertise in both product delivery and operations. He is dedicated to scaling the use of multispectral and thermal imagery, so data from space creates a bigger impact here on Earth. Seana joins us as UX Designer, after 10 years at Amazon. Her mission consists on turning complex satellite data into clear, actionable tools that support those working on food, water, and sustainability. Ready to put your skills to work for the planet? Join us here: https://lnkd.in/e8rKMVrx

Walking the fields of Azinhada, Portugal 🌱🇵🇹 At Quinta da Cholda, farming is more than tradition. It’s innovation. Since 1923, Joao Coimbra and his family have led the way in modernizing Portuguese agriculture, combining decades of experience with a forward-looking mindset. Agriculture is a vital part of Portugal’s economy, accounting for over 75% of national water use. The challenge here is water productivity: getting the most crop per drop. That’s where technology comes in: → Joao pioneers precision agriculture on his land, testing new approaches. → AQUAGRI helps farmers improve irrigation efficiency. → Hydrosat provides thermal imagery and analytics that show exactly where crops need water. No more, no less. By connecting satellite insights to the field, we help farmers produce more with less: maximizing yield, reducing inputs, and building resilience for the future. Stay tuned for the full story of how Hydrosat supports Joao and farmers like him every day. 🌡️ Curious how water productivity could look in your fields? Let’s talk. https://lnkd.in/erN_bc8C

We’ve got news worth stopping on 📣 We’re proud to share that the Luxembourg Future Fund (LFF2) has invested in Hydrosat, accelerating our mission of tackling global challenges with satellite thermal imagery. “By harnessing satellite data, we are equipping governments and agribusinesses with the tools to increase resilience, secure supply chains, and improve food production.” — Pieter Fossel, CEO & Co-Founder. “With 3 billion people projected to face extreme water stress by 2050, our solution is no longer optional – it is essential.” — Royce Dalby, President & Co-Founder. Hydrosat continues to pioneer advanced applications of space technology and artificial intelligence to strengthen climate resilience, sustainability, and resource management. This partnership highlights the strength of #Luxembourg’s innovation ecosystem, marking a significant step toward ensuring the security of vital natural resources. “Granting access to venture capital finance to innovation- and sustainability-driven companies like Hydrosat demonstrates how Luxembourg’s dynamic ecosystem enables cutting-edge companies to thrive.” — Gilles Roth, Minister of Finance. Lex Delles, Minister of the Economy, SME, Energy & Tourism, added: “Hydrosat embodies the type of forward-looking entrepreneurship we want to foster in Luxembourg: they use cutting-edge space technologies to deliver concrete solutions for climate resilience. Supporting such innovation not only reinforces our competitiveness but also accelerates the transition to a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy.” A big thank you to the Luxembourg Future Fund, SNCI - Société Nationale de Crédit et d'Investissement (SNCI), the Luxembourg Development Bank, and the European Investment Fund (EIF) for their trust in our vision.