This video highlights experiences from the European NUTRI-CHECK NET project in Lithuania, focusing on winter wheat fertilisation. It features farmer Laimis Bauša from Kėdainiai district, who participated in trials comparing different nitrogen strategies.
Key Insights
- Many farmers rely on standard recommended N rates based on planned yield, often ignoring existing soil nutrients.
- Previous season: Low nitrogen use efficiency when following fixed norms.
- 2025 changes: Farmer adjusted fertilisation and overall technology for better results (unexpectedly positive due to different weather conditions).
- Tool used: Smart Agrometer (Lithuanian handheld device for real-time plant nutrient diagnostics via sap/leaf analysis).
- Measures daily if needed; app shows exact deficiencies.
- Enables targeted foliar applications – no guessing what the plant lacks.
- Focus on specific nutrients + complexes based on growth stage.
- Eliminates reliance on multiple opinions; data-driven decisions for efficiency and cost savings.
The video emphasises justified, measured investments in tough economic times – precise tools like Smart Agrometer help optimise inputs, improve yields, and reduce waste.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/1RW89NvHEJg
