Haifa Group, a global supplier of Potassium Nitrate, specialty plant nutrients and industrial chemicals has announced a limited-time offer for farmers to access a one-year free license of its advanced agricultural tool, Croptune. This initiative is aimed at helping farmers improve productivity and sustainability in their operations. The offer is available for just one month.
Haifa Group’s Croptune: A Portable Nitrogen Management Solution
Croptune, often described as an “agronomist in your pocket,” integrates image analysis, big data and cloud computing to provide instant insights into the nutritional status of crops. Farmers can effortlessly determine the nitrogen levels of their crops by simply using a smartphone to capture a photo of the plant. The app processes the image in real time, delivering precise nitrogen analysis directly from the field.
With Croptune, users can optimize plant nutrition, avoid excessive fertilization, and achieve maximum yields. Its hands-on and portable design ensures that farmers can monitor their crops’ nitrogen levels throughout the growing season, no matter where they are. The intuitive interface makes it easy to understand the data, enabling quick decision-making for optimal crop health.
Enhanced Features for Real-Time Nitrogen Management
The upgraded version of Croptune includes several user-friendly features:
- Improved Interface: A redesigned layout that offers clear guidance for the analysis process. Users can select from different measuring units, organize plot data with powerful filters, and manage a private zone for personalized crop tracking.
- Trend Monitoring: Croptune enables farmers to monitor nitrogen levels over time, providing insights into trends across the growth season. This feature helps in fine-tuning fertilization strategies for better crop performance.
Precision Fertilization Across Multiple Crops
Croptune is versatile and suitable for various crop types, including arable crops, vegetables in open fields, fruit trees, and greenhouse crops. By providing accurate, real-time data, the app ensures that crops receive the nutrients they need at the right time, supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
Accessibility and Environmental Impact
Farmers can set up a “private laboratory” with Croptune, eliminating the need for expensive equipment, laboratory analysis, or specialized expertise. The app’s real-time nutrient analysis saves both time and money while helping growers reduce excessive fertilizer use. This approach not only supports crop health but also protects the environment by minimizing the risk of water, soil, and air pollution associated with over-fertilization.
How Croptune Works
To begin, users install the app, select their crop type, and input details such as planting dates and density. Farmers define their plots by pinpointing locations and then use the smartphone camera to capture multiple images of the crops. Within seconds, the app analyzes the images and provides actionable recommendations for fertilization. Croptune also saves the data for future reference, allowing users to track the nutritional history of their fields.
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Supported Crop Types
The app is calibrated to analyze a wide range of crops, including:
- Field Crops: Corn, wheat, carrot, cotton, lettuce, pepper, tomato, potato, cucumber, onion and rice.
- Orchards: Avocado, banana, pear, cherry, peach, nectarine and clementine.
Availability
Croptune is initially free for the first 21 days, with a special discount available through licensed distributors. Farmers who take advantage of the current one-month offer can benefit from a full year of free access to this advanced agricultural tool.
By combining AI technology, computer vision, and big data, Croptune delivers a practical solution for modern farming, enhancing crop quality and yields with minimal investment.
