Why choose variable spreading with Atfarm?
When applying nitrogen at a uniform rate, only about 30% of your field receives the optimal nitrogen level, while the remaining 70% is either over- or under-fertilised.
Natural soil variability means fertiliser will be over-applied in some areas and can lead to waste in leaching, runoff or volatilisation. Meanwhile, yield potential is at risk in other areas due to under-feeding.
Variable N-Rate Application maps help you apply every kg of nitrogen fertiliser in your nutrition plan to match the need of your crop at that moment.
Use your fertiliser with more accuracy and save costs
Using satellite images of your fields, Yara’s unique algorithm, along with NDVI Atfarm´s variable spreading tool calculates the optimum nitrogen rate for your crop based on biomass growth, growth stage, yield goals and your fertilisation strategy. This creates a variable nitrogen rate application map unique to each field.
Backed by Yara agronomy
Atfarm uses the same algorithm as Yara´s N-Sensor device to calculate the best nitrogen rates for each area of your field.
This means every application map you make is backed by decades of field trials from Yara Research and Development.
Use the equipment you have
Atfarm´s integration with John Deere Operations Center™ helps you get the most from every feature of the machinery you already have.
Creating maps is quick and saves you time. Export maps to your Work Planner in 1 click. No new equipment, manual data entry or USB sticks needed.
Improve nutrient use efficiency
Variable fertiliser applications help you make the most of every kg of nitrogen you apply. You spread the same amount of fertiliser but the nitrogen rates are balanced to give each area of your field the nutrients it needs to thrive.
You optimise your yield, costs and nitrogen use efficiency whilst reducing your risk of waste or wasted yield potential.
What are farmers saying after connecting their accounts?
More efficiency with what you already have
´The benefit for the customer is that the expertise of Yara is transferred to the machine with just a few steps. The farmer saves time and has an overview of all farm operations in one system.´
Georg Stiegler
Farmer & Atfarm User in Germany
Save time: 1-click application map upload to your Work Planner
Variable spreading maps ready in 5 minutes!
Create a variable spreading map in Atfarm in just a few steps.
Add your crop information, choose an application strategy and your map is ready to use. Then export it wirelessly to your Work Planner with 1 click.
Maximise efficiency: Make application maps for all your fields at once
Multiple map creation and wireless export.
Seize the right moment for spreading and save precious time by creating application maps for all your fields with the same crop at the same time.
Atfarm´s integration with the Operations Center also means no more exporting application maps one by one.
All your maps are wirelessly exported to the Work Planner as individual Work Plans for you to use as needed.
Better visibility: See new field views in the Field Analyzer
See 2 Atfarm vegetation indices
The Optimised Map is Atfarm´s biomass view. Distinguish areas of high and low biomass up until flowering and catch problem areas before you could with the naked eye.
Atfarm´s N-Uptake Map is the first remote nitrogen uptake map available on the market. Use it to track how your crop nitrogen uptake is from the last application or decide the right time to spread again.
See the integration from start to finish in this demonstration video:
How to connect Atfarm to John Deere Operations Center™
Need help with Atfarm´s Variable N-Rate Application?
Contact your local Atfarm specialists for assistance,
they are happy to advise wherever possible!
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Tel: +44 1484509725
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