While standard soil analysis provides a few numbers for nutrients such as P, K, and Mg, OptiYield generates a much broader dataset. The question is: how does this information translate into practical recommendations on farm?
From data to decisions
Standard recommendations often follow a “one-size-fits-all” approach, such as applying a fixed amount of nitrogen or potash based on general crop guidelines. This does not consider crop variety, soil type or nutrient interactions.
OptiYield uses a different approach. Results from the soil analysis are fed into a decision-support system that combines:
- 40+ soil and foliar nutrient datasets
- Crop growth models and varietal responses
- Nutrient demand curves across growth stages
- Research data on fertilisers, biostimulants and soil biology
- This integration allows the system to recommend a tailored programme for each field and crop.
What the programme includes
An OptiYield programme will cover:
- Fertiliser choice and timing – ensuring nutrients are supplied when the crop can use them.
- Nutrient balance – preventing excesses of one nutrient from limiting others.
- Foliar nutrition and biostimulants – supplementing soil nutrition when demand peaks or stress occurs.
- Lifecycle planning – recommendations that adapt to the crop’s development from establishment through harvest.
Example of nutrient balance in practice
A standard test might show sufficient potassium levels. However, if magnesium levels are high, potassium uptake may be restricted and vice versa. OptiYield identifies this interaction and adjusts the fertiliser plan to rebalance the field, ensuring nutrients are actually available to the crop.
OptiYield goes beyond reporting numbers. It translates soil analysis into a practical, field-specific plan that aligns nutrient supply with crop demand, improving efficiency and performance.
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