Transcript Precision Farming at J & I McGregor

Precision Farming
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J & I McGregor
David Fuller – Arable Technical Manager
What is Precision Farming ?
“A use of technologies such as GPS, sensors,
satellites and computers to detect and treat in
field variability”
- Agronomic perspective
- Environmental perspective
- Economic perspective
Where do we use precision farming ?
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Soil analysis
Variable applications of P,K and lime
Guidance
Sprayer controls
Variable nitrogen applications
Yield mapping
Combine Telematics
Soil Analysis
Variable Targeted Application of
Soil Nutrients
• Lime
• Phosphorous
• Potassium
10 Years of Variable Application
RTK – Real Time Kinetic
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Accuracy – sub 2cm
Efficiency of machine operation
Driver fatigue
Aesthetics
Automatic Boom Switch off &
Levelling
• Accuracy of application
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Variable Targeted Application of
Nitrogen
• YARA N-Sensor
How the N-Sensor Works
Nitrogen Rate Decisions
YARA N – Sensor Biomass and
Application Maps
Harvest Team – Action from 2008
Yield Mapping
Combine Telematics
New Developments
Variable rate seed
Scanning
Zoning
Seed Rate
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