Digital agronomic solutions provider, CropX, has launched an enhanced variable rate application (VRA) planning capability aimed at helping growers improve the precision of their in-field operations. This new feature is designed to empower users to optimize seeding, irrigation and fertilizer applications by accounting for variations within the field, ultimately maximizing both productivity and efficiency.
Variable rate application (VRA) is a precision agriculture technique that allows farmers to apply inputs like fertilizers, herbicides and fungicides at varying rates tailored to the specific needs of different areas within a field. This technology utilizes control systems that read prescription maps to automatically adjust application rates, enhancing resource efficiency and crop health.
CropX has integrated variable rate application (VRA) and variable rate irrigation (VRI) into its agronomic farm management system, utilizing comprehensive data from soil to sky. This system offers agronomic insights and efficient record-keeping, helping farmers optimize their inputs and maximize yields. According to the company, the newly launched VRA capability allows users to create detailed maps for seeding and fertilizer application, which can be easily exported to machinery for immediate implementation.
Alongside the VRA launch, CropX has upgraded its variable rate irrigation (VRI) technology, making it easier and more customizable for users to create irrigation scripts. The enhanced VRI is now fully integrated with the VRA tool, allowing users to develop scripts that utilize the same custom-derived management zones as those employed in VRA, streamlining the irrigation process and improving overall farm management.
Variable Rate Irrigation (VRI) technology allows farmers to match irrigation applications to specific areas within a field, leading to more efficient water use compared to traditional uniform rate irrigation (URI). This tailored approach helps conserve water and optimize crop growth based on the unique needs of different field zones.
source: Science direct
Read more: CropX Expands with EnGeniousAg Acquisition, Targeting $100B Nitrogen Market
CropX aims to enhance its variable rate application (VRA) by integrating it with a comprehensive suite of sensors, weather stations, gauges, and analytics tools. This integration will allow users to leverage extensive data to refine their application strategies, resulting in more efficient resource use and improved crop yields. The precision of VRA and variable rate irrigation (VRI) minimizes the over-application of water and chemicals, leading to better crop performance. This approach not only supports sustainable farming practices but also reduces operational costs for farmers.
“CropX’s new VRA capability offers another pathway to farm optimization. By allowing farmers to apply inputs and seeding more accurately and efficiently, we are not only improving crop health and yield but also contributing to more sustainable agricultural practices. This integration with our enhanced VRI technology provides a comprehensive solution that addresses the diverse needs of modern farming.” Taha Ghaznavi, Global SVP Product of CropX
Farmers and agricultural managers are expected to gain advantages from the newly launched VRA capability, which addresses challenges related to variable soil conditions and climate change. The ability to customize application maps and seamlessly implement them in the field ensures that resources are used effectively, leading to healthier crops and more productive fields.
CropX aims to innovate and provide tools that enable farmers to make data-driven decisions. The new VRA and enhanced VRI capabilities are a testament to this commitment, offering advanced solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability in agriculture.
