GreenSeeker



IMPROVE YOUR YIELDS AND INCREASE YOUR PROFIT!

GreenSeeker® optical sensor technology enables you to measure, in real time, a crop’s nitrogen levels, and variably apply the “prescribed’ nitrogen requirements.  GreenSeeker® also predicts yield potential for the crop using the agronomic vegetative index (NDVI).  The nitrogen recommendation is based on in-season yield potential and the responsiveness of the crop to additional nitrogen.  GreenSeeker® permits you to have better control of nitrogen use, allowing you to apply the right amount in the right place at the right time – improving your yields, decreasing your nitrogen cost and increasing your bottomline!

No longer do you have to depend on cloud-free days for satellite images, or pay the high cost of aerial images.  Greenseeker® is similar to satellite and aerial imagery zone management programs, however, it is in real time. 

GreenSeeker® enables you to also collect data during existing farming operations such as spraying, cultivation and mowing.  These images can be used to:

Numerous NDVI readings are averaged across each zone and a “prescription” is written.  The controller modifies the rate for each ensuing zone.  The Greenseeker® works with most variable rate controllers and delivery systems.  The sensors can be mounted on booms of various configurations on most sprayers and spreaders. The Greenseeker® allows application of liquid UAN, UREA, and NH3 fertilisers.  The retrofit is quick and easy.

 

How GreenSeeker® works

The GreenSeeker® allows on-the-go zone management of topside dress nitrogen.  The sensor’s light emitting diodes (LED) generate red and near infrared (NIR) light. The light generated is reflected off the crop and measured by a photodiode located at the front of the sensor head. Here's how:

1. Sensor scans the crop using LED lights.
2. Optically senses crop's health using vegetative index (NDVI).
3. Predicts yield potential.
4. Prescribes optimum zone nitrogen rate.
5. Delivers variable rate application.
6. Zone size – 0.1ha to 0.2ha (dependent on speed and controller).
7. Utilises existing controller and plumbing.
8. Can apply liquid UAN, UREA and NH3.

Benefits of GreenSeeker®

• Fast and precise optical sensing
• Reduce your in-crop fertiliser costs
• Only apply nitrogen to plants that need it
• Real time variable rate fertiliser application
• Collect data during existing farming operations
• Record NDVI health/vigor data mapping throughout the season
• Powerful remote sensing and agronomic research tool
• Biomass and plant canopy measurement
• Significantly reduce the impact to the environment

Features of GreenSeeker®

• Weatherproof
• Operational both day and night
• Modular system that can be added to
• Plug and play with existing rate controllers
• Capable of speeds up to 25km/hr

GreenSeeker® permits you to have better control of nitrogen use, allowing you to apply the right amount in the right place at the right time.

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