Hula Earth supports a new biodiversity project that Deutsche Kreditbank (DKB) together with the Berlin agritech company Climate and two farms. The focus is on how biodiversity-promoting measures affect yield and ecology.
Hula Earth provides the technological foundation. Sensors will continuously collect bioacoustic and environmental data at the project sites in Saxony-Anhalt and Brandenburg over the two-year project period. Among other things, the devices measure animal sounds, identify bird, mammal, amphibian, and insect species using AI, and record weather data. The collected information is transmitted in real time via mobile communications to the Hula Earth platform for analysis.
"Cover crops, field margins, and the efficient use of pesticides are methods we have been using on our farm for many years with good results. That's why I'm very interested in how biodiversity will develop on our project area if we forgo insecticides and how these effects relate to yield development,"
explained Martin Dippe, Managing Director of Agrar Dippe GmbH & Co. KG, one of the two participating companies.
On his 20-hectare farm, four hectares will be insecticide-free this year. The remaining area will serve as a reference. After an initial evaluation of the data, the farmers will decide on further measures together with Klim.
Data-based monitoring of Hula Earth as key
The project expands the cooperation between DKB and Klim, which has existed since 2023. Both companies promote regenerative agriculture through consulting and financial support.
Helge Krüger, Head of Agriculture at DKB, emphasizes the relevance of the project:
"Biodiversity is a crucial factor influencing future economic viability and therefore also relevant for banks. Many farmers already use biodiversity-promoting methods. With this new project, we want to explore how this contribution can be expanded and rewarded, and what data can be generated using modern sensor technology."
Hula Earth has specialized in biodiversity monitoring since its founding in 2023. The cooperation complements the Startup With its sensor technology, the company is working on a scalable and scientifically sound database. With the goal of making biodiversity transparent and investable, the startup is contributing to the transition to nature-positive agriculture.
