What is meant by Fertilizer requirement calculation?
The term "fertilizer requirement determination" refers to the process of identifying the optimal quantity and type of fertilizers needed for a specific agricultural area or crop. The goal is to meet the nutrient requirements of plants while avoiding over-fertilization and associated environmental impacts.
Typical software functions in the area of "fertilizer requirement determination":
- Soil analysis: Recording and evaluation of soil data such as pH value, nutrient content, and soil type.
- Crop-specific calculation: Determination of fertilizer requirements based on the cultivated crop and its development stage.
- Weather integration: Consideration of weather data and forecasts for precise requirement determination.
- Nutrient balancing: Calculation of nutrient inputs and outputs for balanced fertilization.
- Fertilizer recommendation: Generation of specific recommendations for type, quantity, and timing of fertilization.
- Documentation: Recording of fertilizer planning and measures to comply with legal requirements.