Fine control on sub-areas – current trial results | 13.12.2010
Is it worth buying a YARA N-Sensor? Sometimes faster than one can believe. This is shown by the latest trial results from the field.
[more]Agronomic Terminal not just for the tractor | 13.12.2010
In future you can save on a terminal in the tractor cab. From now on, with the agronomic terminal from Agri Con, the farmers are provided with a multi-functional device. This is made possible by a...
[more]Fungicide Sensor sniffs out fungal infestation | 10.11.2010
Fungal infestations of agricultural crops can lead to large yield losses and a reduction in quality. Farmers try to avoid this by widespread use of fungicides. Can precision farming help to minimise...
[more]4 years practice test show: YARA N-Sensor avoids lodging | 21.09.2010
"The result of our trial was clear", said Thomas Volk, manager of proPlant. "There has been no lodging in any of the large parcel trials since 2007/08. We even obtained increased yields and saved...
[more]OFR: Influence of the choice of variety on the demand-based fertilisation | 21.09.2010
Which influence does the choice of variety have on a needs-based fertilisation? Does the growth height of the plants differ with respect to their uptake and use of nitrogen? Is the yield reaction...
[more]Small-area specific maintenance fertilisation - for good quality | 21.09.2010
There are huge differences in the supply of the basic nutrients (P, K, Mg) and lime between fields and also between parts of fields. In order to take account of this, sub-area specific fertilisation...
[more]Variety trials on one’s own farm with on-farm research | 09.06.2010
The search for varieties, which are best suited to one’s own farm, often leads farmers to want to carry out their own variety trials. The implementation in small parcels is, however, very difficult...
[more]Agri Con tests small scale pH value measurement with sensor | 08.06.2010
Are there going to be online sensors for sub-area specific maintenance fertilisation in the future? Agri Con is currently testing a pH value sensor. If this method functions and produces comparable...
[more]Precision Farming concepts for potato cultivation | 10.03.2010
More homogenous crop stands, a demand oriented nitrogen fertilisation, savings on herbicides and fungicides, a better use of machinery – all of these advantages can be realised in potato crops with...
[more]Precision Farming is also worthwhile for smaller farms | 12.02.2010
Precision Farming also makes economic sense for smaller areas, even with the current market prices. Model calculations show that already with unfavourable product price levels of 8 €/dt for cereals...
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