Variable-rate prescriptions – Fertilizer tool

Applying fertilizer is a common agricultural activity that can be completely automated with the correct implementation of variable-rate application technology (VRT).

The biggest problems with variable-rate applications are that farmers may not know how to create nutrient response zones on their farms or know how to assign rates to those zones. To solve these problems, Agremo developed a decision-aid tool for creating variable rate prescriptions.

How does it work?

Users identify field variability – plant health (Plant Vigor analysis), create management zones (Fertilizer Tool), assign rates (Fertilizer Tools), and create Prescription files (Variable-rate prescriptions). Based on this, users can optimize application operations by applying the right amount of nutrients to the right spots. 

Step 1

Open the map with your results.

Step 2

Click on “AG Tools.”

Step 3

Select “Variable Rate Fertilizer Tool and adjust parameters 

  • Machine Type (Tile Size): Options include Drone 3×3, Sprayer/Spreader Machine 10×10, and 20×20
  • No. of Zones: Choose from 2 to 5
  • Rate Unit: Select liters or kilograms; varies with the metric system.
  • Zone Ranges: Set according to health percentage per zone
    • Imperial units: 
      • US tons per acre (907.18474 kg)
      • Kilograms per acre
      • Grams per acre
      • Pounds per acre (0.45359237kg)
      • US Fluid per acre (0.0295735 liters)
      • Gallons per acre (3.785 liters)
    • Metric units: 
      • Metric tonnes per hectare (1000 kg)
      • Kilograms per hectare
      • Liters per hectare
      • Milliliters per hectare

To estimate savings, calculate the potential reduction in treatment costs (including fertilizer and water) by using variable rate fertilization. Please ensure you input the required rate in the designated field to compute these savings.

Step 4

Click “Apply” to update the map with your settings

Step 5

Click “Export” for options to share or export data (includes additional files like the DJI folder).

Upon completion, users will receive various files including a PNG file, a PDF report of the submitted analysis, an RX file, a tool-specific PDF report, an SHP file, and a DJI folder. The RX file and the PDF report from the tool will be visible for all tools that have been adjusted. The DJI folder, found under the path RX Fertilizer/DJI/RX/Tif and TFW, will contain Tif and TFW files; if these file names exceed 45 characters, only the first 45 characters will be displayed to ensure compatibility with the DJI controller.

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