The NEE Measurement System
Revolutionizing Carbon Measurement with the First Affordable, Scalable NEE System.
At Agrology, innovation meets action in the fight against climate change. Our low-cost, scalable Net Ecosystem Exchange (NEE) Measurement System is here to transform how growers, researchers, and carbon developers monitor and quantify carbon fluxes. With our groundbreaking solution, the barriers of cost and complexity are eliminated, making climate-smart farming and nature-based carbon removal accessible to all.
NEE Measurement Matters.
The NEE System enables groundbreaking insights into carbon flux dynamics, advancing climate-smart agriculture and nature-based carbon mitigation. Agrology addresses the limitations of traditional measurement technologies, making access to NEE data more affordable and scalable to accelerate climate-smart solutions globally.
Agrology’s system changes the game by offering:
Affordable solutions for widespread adoption.
Scalable technology that fits diverse ecosystems and farming operations.
Precise data validated against industry gold standards like flux towers.
By democratizing NEE measurement, we empower stakeholders to take meaningful steps toward climate resilience and carbon sequestration.

“NEE is a vital metric for understanding in-field carbon dynamics,” said Dr. Francois Visser, CEO of Carbon Friendly. “By providing continuous, in-situ data on the carbon cycle and microclimate, Agrology provides growers with a revolutionary tool to manage and increase carbon accumulation in their soils. We are excited to see this technology advance and help our clients reduce uncertainty and improve their carbon farming.”
The Agrology NEE Measurement System.
Our NEE Measurement System is designed for ease of use and scientific rigor, integrating cutting-edge technology and robust validation. The system includes:
1. Environmental Sensors
Measures air temperature, humidity, soil moisture, soil temperature, and barometric pressure.
Captures essential variables influencing greenhouse gas fluxes.
2. Soil CO₂ Flux Measurement
Chambers measure CO₂ emissions from soil respiration with unparalleled accuracy.
3. Concentration Gradient Monitoring
Infrared sensors track CO₂ movement and photosynthetic absorption at the ground, canopy, and atmospheric levels.
4. Machine Learning Insights
Field-collected data feeds into a powerful machine learning model to calculate precise NEE metrics.
Enhanced by rigorous cross-validation with traditional flux towers.
Researchers: Apply for our NEE Beta Program
Agrology has launched a beta program for select U.S. researchers, which will continue throughout 2025. To apply for the beta program, complete this form and someone on our team will be in touch.
Simplifying Climate Action Through Innovation.
The Science Behind the Innovation
Agrology’s system has undergone extensive field testing to ensure accuracy and reliability. A year-long study at six diverse U.S. sites demonstrated strong alignment with traditional eddy covariance towers, confirming its potential to transform carbon flux measurement across:
Corn and soy rotation
Corn and wheat forage rotation
Sustainable vineyards
Conventional almond orchards
Cross-validated against eddy covariance towers
Beyond linear regressions, the directional accuracy of the Arbiter System was also analyzed. This analysis assessed whether the Arbiter System consistently matched the flux direction (uptake or emission) measured by the EC flux towers and identified conditions under which discrepancies arose. The Arbiter System demonstrated high directional agreement under most conditions, reinforcing its reliability in capturing the temporal and spatial variability of carbon fluxes.
Robust Data Comparison
To visually initially validate the performance of the Agrology devices, six comparative charts of NEE data were generated, juxtaposing typical daily outputs from the eddy covariance flux towers and the Agrology Arbiter Systems. Across all sites, the NEE curves from the novel devices were largely visually aligned with those of the eddy covariance flux towers, demonstrating comparable diurnal and seasonal trends. This alignment underscores the robustness of the Agrology Arbiter System for capturing carbon dynamics while providing a cost-effective alternative to eddy covariance towers for large-scale deployment. Seen here is one of the charts. To view the full results, read our research article.
Accurate Results
The performance of the Arbiter System was evaluated by comparing its Net Ecosystem Exchange (NEE) measurements to those obtained from traditional eddy covariance (EC) flux towers across six diverse sites. The Arbiter System achieved an overall coefficient of determination (R²) of 0.71, indicating a strong correlation between the two methods. This result demonstrates that the proposed low-cost system delivers performance comparable to the gold-standard EC towers in capturing carbon flux dynamics, underscoring its potential as a scalable and cost-effective alternative for ecosystem-scale carbon monitoring. Shown here is one result and to view more download our full article.
Read the Science.
For a detailed dive into the science, download our journal article summarizing the findings of our cross-validation.
Growers, Researchers, and Carbon Developers: This is for You.
“Agrology’s NEE System presents a critical advance for climate-smart agriculture, nature-based carbon mitigation, and ecosystem science, which all require continuous field-based measurements to track and integrate for spatial-temporal variation in carbon fluxes. Direct measurement-based data on carbon flux dynamics enables climate action at farm-level and supports agriculture in transitioning to climate-smart practices.”
- Dr. Michael R. Schuppenhauer, Principal Investigator and Affiliate at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab.
Our system bridges the gap between data and action, offering benefits tailored to your needs:
Growers: Understand your soil’s carbon dynamics, unlock new revenue streams, and enhance climate-smart practices.
Researchers: Access scalable, accurate data for ecosystem science and climate studies.
Carbon Developers: Build robust, data-driven methodologies for carbon markets and investment opportunities.