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01 Brain

The Field
Intelligence Agent

A network of autonomous AI agents that continuously ingest field data from IoT sensors, cameras, drones, and satellites — then produce decisions and execute them. Not dashboards. Not alerts. Decisions. Delivered via WhatsApp in the language your farmers already speak.

12 AI Agents
2,000+ Languages
15-min Data Cycles
For Farmers For Cooperative Managers For Agronomists

12 AI agents working your farm 24/7

Each agent specializes in a different aspect of field management. Some act autonomously. Others recommend actions and wait for your confirmation via WhatsApp. Click any card to learn more.

Soil Health Agent

Continuous soil monitoring and fertilizer optimization

Approval

Monitors soil moisture, pH, NPK, and temperature continuously. Produces fertilizer recommendations per plot.

Inputs
IoT sensors Lab results
Output Fertilizer recommendations per plot
30% less fertilizer waste
Irrigation Agent

Automated irrigation from soil and weather data

Autonomous

Combines soil moisture, weather forecasts, and crop water needs to trigger irrigation automatically.

Inputs
Soil sensors Weather API Crop calendar
Output Automated irrigation schedules
40% water savings
Pest & Disease Agent

Computer vision for early threat detection

Approval

Computer vision analyzes camera and drone imagery for threats. Delivers early warnings and treatment protocols via WhatsApp.

Inputs
Cameras Drone footage Satellite imagery
Output Early warnings + treatment protocols
Detect threats 14 days before visible symptoms
Harvest Timing Agent

Optimal harvest date from maturity and market data

Approval

Cross-references maturity indicators, weather forecasts, and market prices to determine optimal harvest date per plot.

Inputs
Satellite NDVI Weather forecast Market prices
Output Optimal harvest date per plot
15-25% quality premium from timing
Crop Planning Agent

Next-season crop and variety recommendations

Approval

Recommends what to plant next season based on soil history, climate projections, and market demand data.

Inputs
Soil history Climate projections Market demand
Output Crop rotation plan + variety recommendations
Optimized income per hectare
Canopy Analysis Agent

Satellite crop health scoring and shade management

Autonomous

Satellite and drone data for continuous crop health scoring, shade management, and intervention zone mapping.

Inputs
Sentinel-2 SatLogic imagery Drone scans
Output Health maps + intervention zones + pruning recommendations
Sub-meter precision across entire farm
Weather Intelligence Agent

Hyperlocal 72-hour forecasts and extreme alerts

Autonomous

Hyperlocal forecasting fused with on-farm sensor data. 72-hour field-level forecasts and extreme weather alerts sent automatically.

Inputs
Weather APIs On-farm sensors Historical patterns
Output 72-hour field-level forecasts + extreme weather alerts
Frost/heat alerts prevent crop loss
Input Procurement Agent

Auto-order seeds and fertilizer at best prices

Approval

Auto-calculates input needs from the crop plan, finds best prices at nearest agro-dealers, and places orders via M-Pesa.

Inputs
Crop plan Soil recommendations Dealer inventory
Output Purchase orders for seeds, fertilizer, pesticides via M-Pesa
No middleman markup on inputs
Voice Agent

Speak in your language, get AI responses by voice

Autonomous

Farmers speak in their language via WhatsApp voice notes or phone call. AI responds with spoken recommendations, alerts, and confirmations in 2,000+ languages. No typing, no reading required.

Inputs
WhatsApp voice notes Phone calls
Output Spoken recommendations, alerts, confirmations in local language
Unlocks access for 60%+ low-literacy farmers
Labor Coordination Agent

Match seasonal workers to harvest demand

Approval

Matches seasonal labor demand with available workers based on crop calendar, harvest timing, and local labor registry. Handles worker scheduling, task assignments, and mobile money payments.

Inputs
Crop calendar Harvest timing Local labor registry
Output Worker scheduling, task assignments, mobile money payments
Solves the #1 operational bottleneck at harvest
Space Agriculture Agent

Adapt crop optimization for controlled environments

Autonomous

Labs cross-pollination agent that adapts field-tested crop optimization protocols for controlled environment agriculture. From ground to orbit — what works on African farms can feed Mars.

Inputs Satellite imagery, Climate models, CEA parameters
Output Controlled environment protocols
From ground to orbit
Water Management Agent

Aquifer mapping, irrigation scheduling, rainwater harvesting

Approval

Comprehensive water resource management across the farm. Maps aquifer levels, optimizes irrigation scheduling, and designs rainwater harvesting systems based on terrain and seasonal patterns.

Inputs IoT sensors, Weather data, Satellite imagery
Output Water management plans per plot
40% less water waste
"Before Watoko, I was guessing. Now my phone tells me exactly what my soil needs."
— James K., Nyeri County

From sensor to decision in minutes

Brain operates in a continuous loop — sensing, observing, analyzing, deciding, and delivering. Every cycle makes the next one smarter.

1
Sense
IoT sensors collect soil data every 15 minutes — moisture, pH, NPK, temperature
2
Observe
Satellites capture daily imagery; drones provide on-demand high-res scans; cameras monitor pests
3
Analyze
AI agents fuse multi-source data, run micro-simulations for each plot
4
Decide
Agents determine optimal actions and classify by autonomy level — act or recommend
5
Deliver
Autonomous actions execute immediately; recommendations sent via WhatsApp with one-tap confirm

Different interfaces for different users

Every user gets the right tool for their role. Farmers get WhatsApp. Managers get dashboards. Agronomists get deep field-level data.

Farmer
WhatsApp / SMS

Daily recommendations, one-tap approvals, weather alerts, pest warnings. Voice messages for low-literacy users. Eventually: lightweight mobile app.

Cooperative Manager
Web Dashboard

Multi-farm overview, aggregate health maps, input ordering for all members, season performance reports.

Agronomist
Mobile App + Dashboard

Field-level detail, historical data, intervention tracking, side-by-side plot comparisons.

"The voice agent changed everything. My mother can now get farming advice without reading a single word."
— David O., Kisii

Where the intelligence comes from

Brain fuses five distinct data streams into a single, coherent picture of every plot on your farm.

IoT Sensors

Soil moisture, pH, NPK, temperature, humidity. LoRaWAN connectivity across all plots.

Every 15 min
Satellite Imagery

NDVI, canopy cover, field boundaries, forest monitoring. Sentinel-2 + SatLogic.

Daily
Cameras

Pest/disease detection, fruit maturity, weed identification. Edge AI processing.

Real-time
Drones

Topography, crop counting, damage assessment, shade canopy analysis.

On-demand
Weather APIs

Forecasts, historical patterns, microclimate models from multiple providers.

Hourly

Offline-first by design

Watoko was built for rural Africa — not adapted for it. Every system works without continuous connectivity. Intelligence doesn't stop when the signal does.

Edge AI on LoRaWAN

Sensors transmit over LoRaWAN with 15km range — no cellular network required. On-device models process data at the edge.

SMS & USSD Fallback

Every recommendation can be delivered via SMS or USSD on basic phones. Voice Agent works over standard phone calls — no data needed.

Store-and-Forward

Actions queue locally and sync when connectivity returns. No data loss, no missed decisions, no gaps in the timeline.

Offline Maps & Models

Satellite imagery and crop models cached locally. Field teams access full farm intelligence without a connection.

Mesh Networking

Nearby devices relay data through mesh networks, extending coverage across valleys, hills, and areas without towers.

Solar-Powered Hardware

All field sensors run on solar. No grid power, no batteries to replace. Deploy and forget — they just work.


Brain feeds the entire platform

Every observation Brain makes flows into Market, Ecosystem, and Labs — and their data flows back to make Brain smarter.

Brain Market

Yield predictions power forward contracts. Harvest quality data sets fair pricing. Market price signals optimize harvest timing and next-season crop selection.

Brain Ecosystem

Farm performance data enables credit scoring. Satellite data triggers insurance payouts. Credit enables farmers to invest in better inputs.

Brain Labs

Every sensor reading, satellite image, and observation feeds research models. Labs returns optimized crop protocols that improve Brain's recommendations every season.


From zero to full autonomy in 4 weeks

We handle everything: site assessment, sensor installation, satellite activation, agent configuration, training, and support. You just farm.

1
Site Assessment
Watoko team maps your farm, soil types, and crop plan.
Week 1
2
Sensor Deployment
IoT sensors installed at optimal points across plots.
Week 2
3
Satellite Activation
Farm boundaries registered with GPS, daily imagery begins.
Week 2
4
Agent Configuration
AI agents calibrated to your crops, soil type, and climate zone.
Week 3
5
First Recommendations
Initial soil and weather-based guidance delivered via WhatsApp.
Week 3-4
6
Full Autonomy
Agents running 24/7, learning from your farm every season.
Week 4+
Can't afford sensors?

Apply for the Watoko Grant Program — subsidized hardware, free onboarding, pay-as-you-grow pricing for smallholder farmers.

Learn about grants

Common questions about Brain

Brain uses LoRaWAN connectivity for sensor data, which works independently of cellular networks with ranges up to 15km. Satellite imagery is processed in the cloud. Recommendations are delivered via SMS when WhatsApp isn't available, and the Voice Agent works over basic phone calls. The system is designed for low-connectivity environments from the ground up.

Each agent cross-validates data against multiple sources. If a soil sensor sends anomalous readings, the system flags it and compensates using satellite data and neighboring sensor readings. You'll receive a maintenance alert, and our field team can replace faulty hardware within 48 hours.

Brain starts delivering value from day one using regional models trained on thousands of farms. Within one season, the system calibrates to your specific soil, microclimate, and practices. By season two, recommendations are highly personalized and outperform regional averages.

No. Brain works with whatever data is available. You can start with satellite imagery alone (zero hardware cost) and add sensors progressively. Each additional data source improves precision, but the system provides value at every level. See our Grants program for subsidized hardware.

Yes. Brain delivers recommendations via SMS and USSD for basic phones. The Voice Agent works over standard phone calls — just dial in and speak. Cooperative managers with smartphones can also relay information to members during group meetings.


Your data, your rules

Data Encryption

End-to-end encryption for all data. AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit. Your farm data is never exposed.

Farmer Data Sovereignty

Farmers own their data. Export or delete anytime. No lock-in, no hidden data monetization.

Privacy by Design

Anonymization before any research use. GDPR-compliant processing. Consent-first approach to all data sharing.

SOC 2 Compliance

Annual audits, strict access controls, documented incident response. Enterprise-grade security for every farmer.

Local Data Residency

Data stored in-region on AWS Africa (Cape Town) and Nairobi. Your data stays close to home.

Open Audit Trail

Every AI decision is logged, traceable, and explainable. Full transparency on what the agents do and why.

SOC 2 Type II GDPR ISO 27001

Connected to the tools you already use

Payments

M-Pesa MTN MoMo Airtel Money Orange Money Bank APIs

Satellite

Sentinel-2 SatLogic Planet Labs

Communication

WhatsApp Business API Twilio (SMS/Voice) USSD

IoT

LoRaWAN Sigfox Cellular IoT

Government

National Ag Databases Export Authorities Tax Systems

Partners

Pula (Insurance) OKO Finance Local Agro-dealers

See Brain in action.

Get Brain running on your farms. Real-time data in, autonomous decisions out — getting smarter every season.

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"Watoko replaced five different tools we were using. Now everything — field data, trading, payments — lives in one place."
— Agricultural Operations Manager

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