This SEGES webinar highlights how combining digital monitoring with targeted nutrient management can lead to smarter farming. Through regular checks and timely adjustments, farmers can enhance crop health, reduce costs, and contribute to sustainable agriculture.
In this insightful episode of the “NUTRI‑CHECK NET” webinar series, SEGES explores how farmers can monitor and fine-tune crop nutrition throughout the growing season. The session titled “Check and Adjust during the Growing Season” focuses on how timely interventions, guided by data and digital tools, can significantly improve both yield and sustainability.
What you’ll learn: discover how regular monitoring, nutritional diagnostics, and targeted adjustments can help prevent over- or under-fertilisation, ultimately enhancing crop productivity and minimising environmental impact.
Webinar Highlights
- Overview of NUTRI‑CHECK NET:
- A digital platform by SEGES that enables real-time crop nutrient monitoring and data-based decision-making.
- Why continuous monitoring matters:
- Ongoing tracking reduces nutrient losses and prevents inefficient applications of fertilizer.
- Tools and key indicators:
- Use of leaf tissue testing, soil sensors, NDVI imagery, satellite/drone monitoring.
- Nutrient balance sheets, leaf analysis, and growth stage assessments guide decisions.
- When and how to adjust:
- Identification of key growth stages (e.g., V4, V8, VT in maize).
- Applying side-dress fertilizers and correcting deficiencies at critical points.
- Case studies and practical examples:
- Farms reported 8–12% higher yields using this approach.
- Input cost savings of 10–15% through precise adjustments.
- Focus on sustainability and circular economy:
- Reduced leaching, better nutrient use efficiency, and improved soil health.
- Integration of precision tools aligns sustainability with profitability.
Check the 2nd webinar from SEGES here!
