WHAT’S NEW
PRECISION NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT AND FIELD-IQ™ ISOBUS Precision Nutrient Management (PNM) makes managing fertiliser applications simple. The guiding principle is variable rate application, applying only what is needed at the rate that is needed, and in the areas of the paddock that need it. Variable rate application eliminates overlapping and over application, saving on input costs and doing so in an environmentally sustainable manner. Vantage NZ’s PNM process helps growers through this journey every step of the way. We work with you to reduce your soil nutrient variability to improve yield and be as cost-effective as possible. PNM can be done through either grid or zonal soil sampling processes depending on farm history, knowledge and variability. For the tens of thousands of hectares of PNM we have done across New Zealand, typically farmers pay for their soil testing cost in their lime saving alone, and all other fertiliser savings are an additional benefit. Now like everything, not all farms are equal and some might require a more capital intensive fertiliser programme than others. Until the testing gets done, the variability and savings can’t be quantified. It’s fine doing the sampling and making the plans, but acting on those plans is where the rubber meets the road. Even for the most experienced farmers, this can be difficult to execute when your farming systems aren’t compatible and don’t communicate. That’s where the Trimble® FieldIQ™ Crop Input ISOBUS System can help. You can now have control over your inputs with more efficiency and flexibility. ISOBUS technology is an international protocol
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Trimble®’s Field-IQ™ ISOBUS system bridges the gap between your existing machinery and implements
Field-IQ™ is Trimble®’s proprietary crop input system for complete control of your inputs
that is used to ensure machinery and implements can communicate and share data regardless of the brand. By having ISOBUS technology, the full potential of your equipment is harnessed, therefore gaining further control of your inputs. Think of ISOBUS as the bridge between your machinery and implements. Field-IQ™ hardware is Trimble’s proprietary crop input system. This gets installed directly on your implement, whether it be your sprayer, fertiliser truck, planter, which then connects to the ISOBUS system. This system and its variable rate application ability means inputs are being applied only where necessary. At Vantage NZ, as farmers ourselves we understand that some hurdles on farms are just unavoidable. Climate conditions, hills, gullies, soil types, lack of shelter and financial constraints can all make decisions difficult. Take the guesswork out of farming. Stop blanket rate application. Stop overlapping. Start farming efficiently today with the Trimble® Field-IQ™ and ISOBUS system, gain peace of mind knowing you are working with a global reseller network which employs the best in the business. The choice and the savings are yours! For more information call Vantage on 0800 482 682
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