Potato Review

www.potatoreview.com AGTECH NEW STORAGE AND IN FIELD YIELD ESTIMATION TECH A BLUE, potato-shaped sensor for in-store monitoring of potato crops, and an app that estimates your potential crop yield from a photo and a blue mat, were launched by METOS UK at the recent British Potato show in Harrogate. Inside the blue tuber-shaped SolAntenna are sensors to measure and track temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels in-store. e data collected by the sensors enables growers to assess storage conditions and take action to prevent in-store rots. It can be placed anywhere within the store in both box and bulk storage while the wireless sensors transmit data to a virtual dashboard, accessible on mobile and computer. e sensor is eligible for the new Farming Equipment and Technology Fund under category FETF117 crop storage sensors. Meanwhile the SolGrader is an app that estimates crop size and yield from a photo taken in the eld. With some data inputted to the app, and a photo of a sample of the crop taken on a special blue mat with a red square, SolGrader will calculate the estimated tuber size distribution, overall crop weight, yield and value. Growers can estimate yield in the eld, and assess likely yield by eld, variety, and management factors. It will also help growers to identify poorly performing areas of elds. METOS UK has also launched its Application Optimisation System (AOS) which gives growers vital information on spray conditions in the eld and helps sprayer operators to ensure they adhere to best practice guidelines for PPP application. e AOS in- eld ultrasonic wind sensor is connected to an ISOBUS terminal which provides real-time wind speed and potential drift risk information to sprayer operators, managers, and agronomists. Data is available instantly on a smartphone via a Bluetooth connection. e sensor is easy to install, with a robust design intended to last many years, and with minimal maintenance costs. e company’s LoRain wireless in- eld digital rain gauge was shortlisted in the Machinery category at the National Potato Industry Awards, which took take place on the evening of November 24th. OUTCAST V2 Spreads slug pellets more accurately whilst you spray.  Even spreading across 36m  Lightweight boom mounted heads  Fully adjustable application rate MAXICAST High-capacity, high-output granular nematicide application.  High capacity 380L hopper  Closed transfer filling system  Electronic rate control  200l tank option MICROCAST 250 Gravity fed microgranular applicator for single beds.  250L Tank  GPS rate control  Closed transfer filling system  6 outlets APCAL CARTRIDGES Mocap, Nemathorin and Vydate granular metering units.  Consistent accurate metering  Long lasting performance  Specific pre-calibrated design MICRODRIVE RATE CONTROL Electronic metering for gravity- feed nematicide applicators.  Eliminate land-wheel drive  Retro-fit or new machine option  Remote in -cab control IN-FURROW APPLICATOR Accurate, reliable in-furrow fungicide application.  Fully automated options  Direct chemical injection system  Twin-nozzle technology for optimum soil coverage PLACEMENT PRO GR Improved utilisation of fertiliser through accurate placement.  1.2T capacity hopper  Depth control  Unique anti-blockage system PLACEMENT PRO LQ Precise placement and rate control.  1000L corrosion resistant tank  CAT 2 mounted  Planter mounted tines Prepare to Produce  01353 862 044  info @ techneat.co.uk www.techneatengineering.co.uk