The N-Pilot® is a portable reflectometer measuring the nitrogen nutritional status of crops by assessing the plants chlorophyll content and the amount of biomass.
The N-Pilot® provides a nitrogen fertilization recommendation that includes all top-dressings for cereals and the total N-requirement for rape seed after winter.
Easy measurements for immediate results
Measurements with the N-Pilot® are carried out in 20 seconds while moving through the field.
The fertilization advice considers the following parameters:
KEY FACTS
For an optimized nitrogen fertilization
Crop measurement periods (growth stages):
How to use the N-Pilot® in the field:
The use of the N-pilot is based on a comparison between an over-fertilized zone (reference zone) and the rest of the field. The creation of a reference zone is therefore essential for the calibration and use of the N-Pilot®.
The reference zone is part of the field to be checked. This calibration allows the tool to account for all other parameters such as variety, previous crop, type of soil, sowing condition, plant health protection, etc.). The only difference between the reference zone and the rest of the field lies in the nitrogen status. Nitrogen is not a limiting factor in the reference zone. Each measurement is expressed as a percentage of the index obtained on the reference zone. Advice to readjust the nitrogen dose is provided instantly.
The N-Pilot® allows to estimate quickly and precisely your rapeseed biomass. By measuring the reflectance, the N-Pilot® can estimate the biomass without manual weighing on the field. The method approved by Terres Inovia offers a biomass precision up to 170 g/m² compared to manual weighting. The measurements can be repeated as often as needed to obtain the best results.
Calculation of the nitrogen requirement (reglette azote® from Terre Inovia)
The N-Pilot® provides a total nitrogen fertilization recommendation by assessing the biomass in the field. Estimating the amount of nitrogen uptake by the plants during winter is important to determine the fertilization requirement in spring. The N-Pilot® application is linked with the nitrogen calculation developed by Terres Inovia.
How to use the N-Pilot® in the field:
The measurements are carried out once the tool has been calibrated in a stationary position on naked soil. All the measurements are geo-located in order to detect intra-plot variations. The assessment does not require an internet connection, facilitating to get recommendations directly in the field.
The N-Pilot can be bought directly at Borealis L.A.T GmbH. Price upon request, please contact our responsible agronomist.
Following steps lead you to a successful working device:
Before starting the measurements, start the N-Pilot app and log in. Afterwards turn on the N-Pilot , the mobilde device will connect automatically via “WLAN” with the N-Pilot. Measurements can start immediately. Farm, plots and crops can be created either via the mobile app or are already in when created the user interface before. Start with “new measurement” for measuring the reference zone and afterwards the area to be fertilized.
Borealis L.A.T GmbH
St.-Peter-Strasse 25
4021 Linz, Austria