Better nutrient management in oil seed rape
At the beginning of March, I wanted to plan my Nitrogen application in my oil seed rape field. Given the challenging weather conditions over the past months, I expected my field to be heterogeneous. As I wanted to make sure that my assumptions were correct, I checked what xarvio FIELD MANAGER has to say.
Step 1: Check the current Biomass Map
After examining the current biomass map from xarvio FIELD MANAGER, I was really surprised. The field was, as expected, totally heterogeneous, but the zones were allocated very differently compared to last year.
Step 2: Compare Biomass and Yield Potential Map
I contrasted the current biomass allocation with the yield potential map and found a significant difference from the long-term yield potential shown on the map.
Step 3: Use drone to verify field differences
I still was not sure if the field was really that different this year, so I took my drone and checked. The video confirmed what I already saw in the biomass map. It became evident that this year's allocation showed significant variation.
Step 4: Adapt Nitrogen fertilizer application
I needed to adapt my Nitrogen fertilizer application. Based on the current biomass map, I created an application map and performed the necessary actions to make my field more homogeneous, taking my nutrition management to the next level with xarvio FIELD MANAGER.
