Truffles Underground

About us

For many years, truffle farming has been more art than science, relying heavily on intution and experience, which leads to highly variable yields and resource inefficiency.

Modern data collection and processing techniques are poised to revolutionize truffle production by ushering in an era of precision agriculture of the world's most luxurious food.

A prototype data acquisition unit attached to a tree

Data Collection

Each tree has it's own solar-powered Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) that constantly monitors the microbiome around each individual tree. Soil is constantly monitored for moisture, temperature, and pH. These DAUs provide an essential insight into tree health, soil ecology, and rhizosphere microbiome health.

An view of data charted on a computer screen.

Continuous Analysis

Data gathered by the DAUs is continuously analysed, looking for the key signs indicating the presence of fruiting bodies. Additionally, machine learning algorithms can analyze historical data, looking for hidden trends and clues to a successful harvest

A view along an orchard row in summer at sunset.

Complimentary Species

Planting different tree species with varying resistances to pests and diseases creates a diverse ecosystem and eliminates the chance of monocrop failure. A diverse orchard provide a wider range of microhabitats for various organisms, and allows the trees to utilize resources more efficiently, reducing competition and enabling more diverse plant life to coexist.