Tip of the day: Oxid orders are automatically converted to element in PF-Box | 23.08.2021

Orders planned in oxide in agriPORT are automatically converted to element in the PF-BOX. The PF-BOX nevertheless takes over the correct order data into the agronomic calibration, which were generated when the spreading map was created.

Example 

1. agriPORT spreading map in oxide form is planned; data are displayed in the PDF order as oxide form (ex.: 46% P205)

2. display and explanation of the agronomic calibration in the PF box:

Constant: The constant quantity is considered the default quantity. This is used when the system cannot process a regular quantity due to a GPS error or when the machine is outside the grid map.

Average content: The nutrient content of the fertiliser is always converted into element. (46% P205 * 0.436 (conversion factor) = 20.1% P)

Percentage map: Percentage of the respective grid map value to be applied. (Ex.: Application of the total amount in two doses, then set 50%)

Mean and unit: Only for documentation purposes; its entries have no influence on the calculation of quantities. 

Summary

Oxide planning in agriPORT does not change the application rate in the PF box. It is merely a different unit. A change in the agent content must not be carried out. This leads to a lower application rate. 

Example: If the agent content is increased from 20.1% to 46% P (in units), the spreader thinks that the fertiliser has 46% pure P and thus applies less.