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AI-powered seed segmentation and classification

A mobile grading model that works offline in rural procurement centres, replacing manual seed inspection with consistent image-based classification.

60%+
less time spent grading
Consistent
classification across all centres
Full
digital audit trail for traceability

How it works

4 steps, from input to result

  1. 01

    Photograph the sample

    Staff at the procurement centre take one photo of the seed on a phone.

  2. 02

    Segment and classify

    A lightweight model on the device separates each seed and grades it.

    On-device
  3. 03

    Grade to one standard

    Size, shape and texture are checked against the same standard everywhere.

    Offline
  4. 04

    Central dashboard

    Managers see grading across every centre, with a digital record of each decision.

The problem

  • Manual seed inspection was slow and prone to human error, producing inconsistent classifications between centres.
  • There was no digital record of grading decisions, so nothing could be audited afterwards.
  • Staff at rural procurement centres had limited technical expertise, ruling out anything complicated.

What we built

  • A lightweight AI model that runs on a mobile device, segmenting and classifying seeds from a photograph.
  • Quality assessed on visible characteristics — size, shape and texture — against a consistent standard.
  • Full offline operation, because connectivity at procurement centres cannot be assumed.
  • A centralised dashboard giving managers visibility across every centre.

Results

  • 60%+ less time spent grading
  • Consistent classification across all centres
  • Full digital audit trail for traceability

Technology

  • On-device AI model
  • Image segmentation
  • Classification algorithms
  • Offline-first
  • Central dashboard