Applying fertilizer based on satellite imagery

A well made prescription map (also called an application map or VRA – variable rate application) can save you a lot of money when fertilizing your field while ensuring your crops receive the nutrients they need. Current satellite imagery serves as a particularly useful basis for such maps, especially in the case of nitrogen fertilization. To create a satellite image based prescription map, follow these 6 steps: 1. Choose an image The map will be based on the satellite image you choose in the SatAgro “Explorer” (A). We recommend using data acquired by Sentinel2 satellites or commercial data available in the Premium…