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NEW PRODUCTS
HarvestEye Provides Insight on Root Crops
HarvestEye, a machine-learning and driven crop tool, continues to showcase the actionable insights it places in the hands of growers. Developed by agri-tech research and development (R&D) firm, B-hive Innovations, HarvestEye integrates a patented technology that provides timely insights on root crops as they are lifted, presenting growers with valuable information on the size and count over whole field that is absent from conventional sampling. Vidyanath (Vee) Gururajan, managing director at HarvestEye, says, “We were delighted to showcase HarvestEye once again on the global root crop stage at the 11th World Potato Congress, in Dublin, Ireland.” “The event was an opportunity to engage with the potato growing community, address their needs and more effectively map crop performance through vision-sensing technology, which effectively monitors crop variability and helps growers maximize their yields,” Gururajan adds.
“At the World Potato Congress, we further increased awareness of our innovative product to businesses across value and supply chains and discussed with delegates the unprecedented insights that HarvestEye offers,” Gururajan notes.
FITS EXISTING EQUIPMENT
Compatible with existing harvesting or grading equipment, HarvestEye is a cost-efficient method to achieve targeted agronomic performance, whereby data is collected and delivered to an online portal.
After exhibiting at April’s global fresh produce exhibition, Fruit Logistica, the World Potato Congress provided the perfect venue to continue raising awareness for HarvestEye as the technology expands into new and
Above: HarvestEye maps crop performance through vision-sensing technology, effectively monitoring variability and helping growers maximize yields.
existing territories, including Central Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific. “We are constantly in dialogue with a range of farmers to see how we can better meet their needs for a crop harvesting insights tool,” Gururajan says.
“Having recently visited India, the United States and Majorca to speak with growers and trial HarvestEye, our product is constantly evolving to improve the accuracy of the harvest performance data we can gain across a range of different varieties and soil conditions,” he explains. “In turn, we are enhancing confidence across potato supply chains and maximizing returns for all parties through reduced waste and increased efficiency,” Gururajan concludes.
For more information about HarvestEye, visit https:// www.harvesteye.com/.
Bio-Solution H2OExcel Conserves Water
Environmentally safe agent reduces inputs amid fertilizer shortages and rising costs
Globally, farmers are facing a massive fertilizer shortage due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising input costs resulting from supply chain constraints.
To remain competitive, more growers are turning to bio-solutions like H2OExcel to conserve water and reduce inputs during these challenging times. “Applying natural H2OExcel helps soils absorb water more quickly and efficiently, therefore decreasing water usage by up to 50 percent and reducing costs for families and business owners,” says Chad Vaninger, executive vice president and general manager of Illinois-based Brookside Agra. “This unique chemistry is put together to support a dynamic shift in the way modern farming practices have been conducted,” Vaninger adds. “The grower is given the benefit of reduced inputs and water usage, healthier soils, reduced disease pressure and increased yields.” Made from a blend of natural plant extracts and soil penetrants, H2OExcel has been research-proven to improve soil conditions, reduce surface tension and decrease water usage when planting and growing agriculture crops, rangelands, turf, and other vegetation. See the research results by visiting https:// www.brookside-agra.com/research/.
REDUCING RUNOFF
The characteristics of water and the presence of hardened and unreceptive soils can make it difficult for water to reach existing plant life. Water will always take the path of least resistance and simply run off. This common occurrence leads to the over-watering of plants, crops, and yards because water cannot reach the root system. H2OExcel provides the perfect balance of biologicals, humates, fulvics, surfactants, natural sugars, and vitamins and minerals in one product.
“The power of H2OExcel is to create soils that absorb water quicker than they traditionally could,” Vaninger says. “Once H2OExcel infiltrates the ground, it works to reduce soil and water tension, allowing soils to absorb and retain water and nutrients 3-5 times faster.” “It also relieves capillary pressure in the soil to allow soil respiration to occur,” he continues. “This puts more water at the root zone and increases nutrient uptake to the plants, all while utilizing less water and inputs.” H2OExcel’s ingredients are all on the GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) list, which is approved by both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and AAFCO (Association of American Feed Control Officials). H2OExcel will not harm plants, animals, or humans. Commercial and Residential Application Areas: • Golf fairways and tees • Landscapes • Crops • Lawns (seeding and sod) • Putting greens • Fruit and vegetable gardens • Trees • Flowers • All vegetation Concentrated H2OExcel is available in 5-gallon containers featuring application-specific labeling for agriculture (H2OExcel-AG™) and turf grass (H2OExcel-Turf™) usage to make it easier for growers to know how much H2OExcel to use and when to use it for the best results. When mixed with water, H2OExcel can be applied as a spray or soildrench. H2OExcel is also tankmix compatible with fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. H2OExcel is proudly made in the USA.
Above: Bio-Solution H2OExcel can decrease water usage for vegetation by up to 50 percent.
For more information about H2OExcel, visit www.brookside-agra. com/H2OExcel.
