Prospera
Computer vision to continuously monitor crop health in greenhouses and open fields
Overview
Prospera, acquired by Valmont Industries in 2021 for $300M, is a computer vision and machine learning platform dedicated to greenhouse horticulture and open-field crops. Cameras installed continuously capture plant development, detect water stress, diseases and phenological stages, and transmit real-time recommendations via mobile and web app.
Since integration into the Valmont ecosystem (global leader in pivotal irrigation Valley systems), Prospera positions itself primarily as a complementary brick to automated irrigation systems. Access is exclusively B2B and enterprise: no self-service, no public pricing. The solution remains relevant for large-scale growers and major produce farms wanting to couple continuous monitoring with precision irrigation.
Our verdict
Relevant for large-scale growers (>5 ha of covered surfaces) and major produce operations already equipped with Valley pivots. Inaccessible and oversized for a standard agricultural SME. The lack of public pricing and dependence on Valmont ecosystem make this an inflexible choice.