Good Practice on Precision Farming nº20: Localized application of nitrogen and phosphate starter fertilizers when sowing maize
Localized starter fertilizer applications are already applied to 75% of maize acreage in France to enhance nutrient efficiency and minimize environmental impacts. Localized fertiliser application involves applying fertilizer directly to the roots of plants at sowing,...
Research Innovation on Precision Farming nº19: Integrating multispectral drone imaging, IOT sensors, and agronomical models for precision fertilisation in organic open field vegetable production
The practice involves integrating advanced precision farming technologies, including multispectral drone imaging, IoT soil and environmental sensors, and agronomical models, to optimize fertilization in organic open-field broccoli production. Unlike traditional...
Good Practice on Precision Farming nº18: Precision nitrogen management using historical yield maps and variable rate technology in grain crops
The practice of Variable Rate Fertilizer Application (VRFA) based on historical average yield maps allows farmers to optimize fertilizer use by targeting specific zones within their fields. This practice relies on precision machinery equipped with yield monitors and...
Good Practice on Precision Farming nº17: Leveraging drone technology for fertilizer optimization in tomato and corn crops
Fertilizer management using drones is an advanced precision agriculture technique that optimizes nutrient application, enhances yields, and reduces environmental impact. This practice integrates drones equipped with multispectral cameras, specialized software for data...
Good Practice on Precision Farming nº16: NDVI-driven drone-based field analysis for precision nutrient management
Drones equipped with multispectral cameras fly over fields to capture images, which are analyzed using software programs like Pix4Dmapper. This software creates detailed maps that pinpoint areas needing different levels of fertilizers and water. This targeted approach...
Good Practice on Precision Farming nº15: Variable rate fertilizer application based on NDVI maps created with Sativum app in grain crops
SATIVUM is the free digital tool chosen by the Spanish Government as the reference farmer’s digital book. It was designated as the reference tool in 2024, and it is being developed to have a wide range of functionalities. It allows farmers to register their...
Good Practice on Precision Farming nº14: Precise fertilizer applications using software tools and satellite NDVI imagery in arable crops
Polish arable farmers widely use computer programs that calculate the nutrient balance (N, P, K) on the field, and prepare fertilization plans in accordance with the principles of sustainable mineral management. Examples of fertiliser advisory applications software...
Good Practice on Precision Farming nº13: Site specific yield determination in potatoes to understand local nutrient needs and surpluses in crop residues
When reviewing the yield quantity for their potato crop, farmers usually calculate the average amount of yield per hectare of a certain field, in some cases even over multiple fields. However, the variation in crop yield within fields can be relatively large. Knowing...