Variable Rate
Precision Fertility Planning With Detailed Soil Data
AgraTactics Agronomy uses precision agriculture tools and detailed soil sampling to help growers better understand the variability within their fields and manage fertility more effectively.
A key component of this approach is site-specific grid soil sampling.
5-Acre Site Specific Sampling
Rather than relying solely on large management zones, AgraTactics Agronomy uses approximately 5-acre site specific sampling to collect soil samples across the field at varying intervals. The sites are selected by the agronomist at the time of sampling that best represents the area.
Each sampling point represents a specific area of the field, allowing us to build a detailed map of soil fertility and field variability.
This approach provides a higher-resolution understanding of how soil characteristics change across the landscape.
Soil Data That Drives Better Decisions
Site Specific sampling provides valuable information about several key soil parameters that influence crop growth, including:
- Nutrient levels
- Organic matter
- Soil salts
- Cation exchange capacity
- Overall fertility index
Using this information, AgraTactics Agronomy develops detailed fertility maps and works directly with growers to build variable rate application plans.
The 4R Nutrient Stewardship Approach
AgraTactics Agronomy follows the 4R principles of nutrient stewardship:
Right source
Right rate
Right time
Right place
By applying nutrients based on detailed soil data, growers can improve fertilizer efficiency while supporting long-term soil productivity.
Turning Data Into Action
AgraTactics Agronomy also assists growers with implementing variable rate plans by preparing prescription maps and helping integrate agronomic data into modern farm equipment.
Our goal is to ensure the information collected from the field translates into real results in crop performance.
About
AgraTactics Agronomy has been providing independent agronomy services to growers in the Yorkton/East central region since 2007.
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Services Area
- Yorkton
- Melville
- Foam Lake
- Canora
- Esterhazy
- Churchbridge
Contact
306-783-2767
263 Myrtle Ave Yorkton, SK S3N 1R5
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