How to optimize the spraying process and its cost?

The optimization of the spraying process and the costs associated with it is the result of several factors. All of them must be taken into account when planning this processing on the farm and analyze the data obtained from the field.

Part of precision spraying, of course, is the right choice of self-propelled or attachment sprayer. Interesting information about this choice you can see hereand here.

Another important part in the optimization of spraying is data collection and analysis, both for the machines and for the preparations used during this process.

With fleet monitoring system — FarmTrackThis generation, analysis and storage of information for each spraying is easy, fast and secure.

FarmTrack is a digital log, in which information about the processes carried out is stored,and these data give farmers an answer about what happens to the solution inside the machine, whether pressure is maintained, what is the instantaneous rate of spraying, etc.

How is spraying tracked with the FarmTrack system?

The first step necessary to track the spraying process is performed by the service specialists of NIK. They install a telemetric device that connects to the sensors of the sprayer. Through them, information is obtained about the pump speed, fluid pressure and flow rate. After installation, access to an individual account is provided, in which both sprayers and the entire machine fleet can be monitored.

Sensor data is displayed in the web-based FarmTrack platform or in the system's mobile app.

For even more precise and easy spray tracking, the NIK software team has developed another mobile application.With it, the position of the machine, pressure, solution level and spraying speed are directly visible.

As mentioned, the planning of each spray is essential for its effectiveness. For this reason, through this mobile application, farmers have the opportunity to see a 4-day weather forecast, including air temperature, forecast rainfall and forecast wind.

How can spraying be optimized through FarmTrack?

Improvement of spraying efficiency is achieved on the basis of timely action taken. These, in turn, are based on information obtained through the FarmTrack system.

With FarmTrack data obtained on the self-propelled sprayer or trailer and the distance traveled during spraying, farmers can calculate the spray rate in all fields. Through the geozones loaded into the system, there is an opportunity to receive a notification in which geozone is currently being sprayed, the spray rate and the instantaneous spray rate.

If the sprayer is self-propelled, fuel consumption can also be monitored by connection to the on-board computer or an inserted probe.

Analysis of the activity carried out and optimization of spraying costs

FarmTrack is a system that is constantly being improved, which allows, after spraying, all processing information to be received in the form of a report directly to an email or phone.

Using various methods, the cultivated area or the earnings of the drivers on the farm can also be measured. By carrying out this type of monitoring, cost optimization, more efficient processing and proper operation of the machines are achieved.

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