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01 Brain

The Field
Intelligence Engine

16+ autonomous agents read every field through sensors, drones, satellites, and lab instruments — from soil and weather down to microbiome, genetics, and biochemistry. Every growing decision made autonomously, optimized for the lowest-input path that preserves the biology beneath the surface. Delivered via WhatsApp in your language — even where the network doesn't reach. Healthier food, not just more food.

16+ Agents
2,000+ Languages
Offline-first
For Farmers For Cooperative Managers For Agronomists

Agents working your farm 24/7

Each agent specializes in a different aspect of field management — and every one accounts for the living biology beneath the surface. Some act autonomously. Others recommend actions and wait for your confirmation via WhatsApp. New agents are added every quarter as the system learns more about the land it works. Click any card to learn more.

Soil Health Agent

Continuous soil monitoring, microbiome health, and fertilizer optimization

Approval

Monitors soil moisture, pH, NPK, and temperature continuously. Produces fertilizer recommendations per plot — calibrated to protect microbial activity and reduce synthetic input load.

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 — prioritizing biological controls before chemical intervention.

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. Rotation plans account for soil biology recovery between seasons.

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
Reaches 60%+ low-literacy farmers in their own language
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

Maps aquifer levels, optimizes irrigation scheduling, and designs rainwater harvesting systems based on terrain and seasonal patterns. Maintains the moisture levels that keep soil microbiomes intact. End-to-end water resource management across the farm.

Inputs IoT sensors, Weather data, Satellite imagery
Output Water management plans per plot
40% less water waste
Simulation Agent

Digital-twin simulations of your farm before you act

Autonomous

Runs thousands of simulated seasons against your specific soil, climate, and crop mix. Stress-tests every recommendation before it leaves the system — drought scenarios, pest outbreaks, price shocks, input shortages, microbiome degradation. The farmer never sees a decision that hasn't already survived 10,000 bad seasons.

Inputs
Historical field data Climate models Crop genetics
Output Stress-tested recommendations with confidence intervals
Every decision pre-tested against 10,000 seasons
Agronomist Expert Agent

Deep crop-specific expertise, on-demand, in any language

Approval

A specialist for every crop. Trained on decades of peer-reviewed agronomy research, Watoko field data, and the accumulated know-how of the best agronomists on the continent. Farmers ask it questions in their own language; it answers with the depth of a PhD and the plainness of a village elder. Routes the hardest cases to a human specialist on our team.

Inputs
Farmer question Field state Research corpus
Output Crop-specific guidance, escalated to human experts when needed
PhD-level agronomy for every farmer, on demand
Customer Success Agent

Onboarding, training, and continuous support for every user

Autonomous

Walks every new farmer, manager, and agronomist through setup, training, and first-season operations. Detects when a user is struggling — unanswered prompts, missed irrigation windows, declining engagement — and intervenes with targeted help. The reason Watoko can onboard a rural cooperative in an afternoon instead of a quarter.

Inputs
Usage patterns Engagement signals Support history
Output Personalized onboarding, proactive interventions, training in local language
Onboard a cooperative in an afternoon, not a quarter
Legal Agent

Contracts, compliance, and land-tenure documentation

Approval

Drafts cooperative bylaws, buyer contracts, input-supply agreements, and land-tenure documentation. Tracks regulatory changes across every jurisdiction Watoko operates in. Flags compliance risks before they become problems. For the smallholder farmer, it replaces the lawyer she could never afford. For the cooperative manager, it replaces the quarterly stack of unread filings.

Inputs
Regulatory databases Contract templates Land registry data
Output Contracts, compliance filings, risk alerts
Legal protection for the farmers who've never had any
"My soil has a voice now. Every morning I know what it needs, what's changing, and what to do — in my own language, on my own phone, whether the network is there or not."
— James K., Smallholder coffee farmer · Nyeri County, Kenya

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. Every decision weights the biological health of the soil alongside yield and economics.

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 the lowest-input path 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.

"My mother runs her farm by talking to her phone. No typing, no reading, no intermediary. She asks a question in Ekegusii and the answer comes back in Ekegusii. That's the first time technology has ever spoken her language."
— David O., Cooperative manager · Kisii, Kenya

Where the intelligence comes from

Brain fuses 5 distinct data streams into a single, coherent picture of every plot on your farm — above and below the surface.

IoT Sensors

Soil moisture, pH, NPK, temperature, humidity, and microbial activity proxies. 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

We built for complex environments — places where networks fail, infrastructure is thin, and the signal drops. Rural Africa was the training ground. The same architecture runs in sealed greenhouses, remote research stations, and closed-loop habitats. Intelligence does not 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

Brain’s biological readings power every other engine — and Labs’ discoveries flow back to make Brain smarter every season.

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, soil microbiome sample, and satellite image feeds research models — from smallholder farms on Earth to closed-loop life-support trials in orbit. Labs returns optimized protocols for plant genomics, climate-resilient breeding, and biomolecular discovery that improve Brain's recommendations every season.


From zero to full autonomy in 4 weeks

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

1
Site Assessment
Our team maps your farm, soil types, biological baseline, 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, soil biology, 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+

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

Mobile money and banking rails across Africa.

M-Pesa MTN MoMo Airtel Money Orange Money Bank APIs

Satellite

Earth observation imagery providers.

Sentinel-2 SatLogic Planet Labs

Communication

Reach farmers wherever they are.

WhatsApp Business API Twilio (SMS/Voice) USSD

IoT

Long-range sensor connectivity.

LoRaWAN Sigfox Cellular IoT

Government

Authoritative data and compliance.

National Ag Databases Export Authorities Tax Systems

Partners

Insurance, finance, and field operations.

Pula (Insurance) OKO Finance Local Agro-dealers

Frequently asked 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 1 season, the system calibrates to your specific soil biology, microclimate, and practices. By season 2, 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.

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Minimal setup. Hands-on support. See what Brain can do for your cooperative or operation.

Per-farm pricing for cooperatives

From $1.20 /farm/month

Volume-tiered subscription — from $2.50 at 1–100 farms down to $1.20 at 501–2,000 farms. Includes satellite monitoring, WhatsApp advisories, and local language support. 30-day free trial, no credit card required.

Watoko Grant Program for cooperatives & smallholders

2,400+ Farmers funded
12 Months Free access

Hardware, onboarding, and your first season — covered. Because access to intelligence shouldn't depend on what you can afford today.

See Brain in action.

Get Brain running on your farms. Real-time data in, autonomous decisions out — preserving the biological systems that sustain the field, getting smarter every season.

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"We went from managing five disconnected systems to one platform that talks to itself. The field data feeds the trading, the trading triggers the payments. It just runs."
— Agricultural Operations Manager

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