Israeli agro-tech CropX has added another level of data insight to its ag analytics platform, allowing farmers to precisely detect fertilization events, salt concentrations and fertilizer movements throughout the soil, the company announced Monday.
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Both over and under application of fertilizers can decrease crop yields and crop profitability, while fertilizers that leach below the root system do not support crop health and may even cause nitrate pollution by reaching groundwater.
Guy Sela, vice-president of agronomy at CropX, said, "We observed an emerging global need for better real-time information about fertilizer and salt levels in the soil profile … Our team of agronomists and data scientists developed a solution that breaks down previous soil sensing barriers. Growers around the world will now have access to comprehensive data insights about fertilizer movements and precise salt levels in their fields to guide more efficient fertilizer application and management."
