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Precision Services

Our service is innovative and unique; by combining precision farming data with the expert knowledge of our UK network of agronomists, we can provide an option that is tailored to your business.

SoilQuest Precision Agronomy System is available in 3 options to evaluate, consult, gather data and advise on the specific needs of your business, whatever your size and budget.

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ONLINE ACCESS TO APS SOFTWARESee pages 12 & 13 for details

SOIL SCANSoil survey maps using field scanning technology providing dual layer data to

help you achieve the best yields.

In-field EC scan

30cm and 90cm soil variance map

Soil laser texture analysis and seed planning

Satellite imagery (NDVI), yield maps, compliance reports

Nutrient analysis

SOIL REFLECTIONSoil survey maps using satellite technology

to help you better understand your soil variance and achieve better yields.

Soil variance map from satellite reflection

Soil laser texture analysis and seed planning

Satellite imagery (NDVI), yield maps, compliance reports

Nutrient analysis

WHOLE FIELDWhole field sampling, analysis and nutrient

recommendations to help you target your inputs and improve your yields.

Satellite imagery (NDVI), yield maps, compliance reports

Nutrient analysis

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The SoilQuest SystemConnecting agronomy with precision farming in 3 simple steps...

The process is simple but the answers are valuable. Our experienced FACTS qualified team will help you to understand the variations in your soil so that you can target your inputs more efficiently and achieve the optimum yield.

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Map Sample Apply

The field is surveyed using the Veris scanner. This has direct contact with the soil and measures electrical conductivity to two depths – 30cm and 90cm.

OR the field variation is mapped using satellite technology.

Each management zone is sampled to provide a representative sample of each area which is then sent to an independent lab for analysis.

Inputs can then be variably applied, according to the recommendations, to help you achieve the optimum yield for each field.

These application files are compatible with all major variable rate controllers.

The raw data is extracted, interpreted, processed to create a soil map showing the variation in the field.

Based on these results recommendations and application files are created.

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Soil ScanOption 1

Soil survey maps produced using in-field scanning technology, provide dual-depth data to help you manage and target your inputs.

The field is surveyed using the Veris scanner. This has direct contact with the soil and measures electrical conductivity to two depths – 30cm and 90cm.

The raw data is extracted, interpreted, processed to create a soil map showing the variation in the field.

Management zones are then created according to soil variation.

Soil Scan Soil Variance Map Management Zones

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✚ Access your data online via the APS portal (Agrii Precision Services) – create variable seed rate plans from your data to ensure the optimum plant count across the whole field.

✚ Satellite imagery to monitor your crops.

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Each management zone is sampled to provide a representative sample of each area which is then sent to an independent lab for analysis.

Inputs can then be variably applied according to the recommendations, to help you achieve the optimum yield for each field (compatible with all major variable rate controllers).

Using the nutrient and texture results recommendations are created.

Soil Sample Nutrient Map Application

✚ Full Nutrient Management including N, P, K, Mg, pH, S plus trace elements, per zone, plus laser soil texture analysis, eg, Sand, Silt, Clay percentage.

✚ Create variable nutrient maps to target your inputs more effectively.

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Soil ReflectionSoil survey maps are produced using satellite technology to help you better understand your soil variance and target your inputs accordingly.

Option 2

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The field variation is mapped using satellite technology.

The raw data is extracted, interpreted, processed to create a soil map showing the variation in the field.

Management zones are then created according to soil variation.

Soil Reflection Soil Variance Map Management Zones

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✚ Access your data online via the APS portal (Agrii Precision Services) – create variable seed rate plans from your data to ensure the optimum plant count across the whole field.

✚ Satellite imagery to monitor your crops.

Each management zone is sampled to provide a representative sample of each area which is then sent to an independent lab for analysis.

Inputs can then be variably applied according to the recommendations, to help you achieve the optimum yield for each field (compatible with all major variable rate controllers).

Soil Sample Nutrient Map Application

✚ Full Nutrient Management including N, P, K, Mg, pH, S plus trace elements, per zone, plus laser soil texture analysis, eg, Sand, Silt, Clay percentage.

✚ Create variable nutrient maps to target your inputs more effectively.

Using the nutrient and texture results recommendations are created.

Whole FieldA sample is taken across each field to gain a broad understanding of the nutrient requirements across your farm.

Option 3

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Samples are taken across the fields which are then sent to an independent lab for analysis.

GPS logged boundary maps create a whole farm map. Sample results are interpreted and recommendations and application files are created.

Soil Sample Boundary Application

Inputs can be applied per field according to the recommendations.

✚ Access your data online via the APS portal (Agrii Precision Services).

✚ Satellite imagery data to monitor your crops.

✚ Full Nutrient Management including N, P, K, Mg, pH, S plus trace elements, per field.

✚ Nutrient sample per field.

ComplianceExplore SoilQuest

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The APS software helps with many cross compliance requirements including:

NVZ Manure Risk Map

Nutrient Management

Plans

✚ N Max

✚ Nutrient Management Plans

✚ NVZ Manure Risk Maps

✚ Regular Sampling

APS SoftwareExplore SoilQuest

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Transparency between yourself and your SoilQuest account manager means all parties can share the same live data and manage accordingly.

APS allows complete nutrient planning including nitrogen, lime, organic manures and base fertilisers. It also provides nitrogen based compliance conformity, and the creation of variable rate application files as well as seed planning and processing of yield maps.

Cropping Nutrient Management Nitrogen Management (N Max)

Agrii’s online portal, APS (Agrii Precision Services), gives you unrestricted access to your farm’s precision data.

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✚ Compatible with leading controllers.✚ Understand nutrient values of organic

manures and bagged product.✚ Manage and create variable application maps.✚ Calculates requirements per field, per plan.

Nitrogen Management (N Max) Variable Seed Rate Variable Lime Applications Yield Mapping

✚ Aids compliance.✚ Job sheets including application maps are

created for the operator.✚ Compatible with GateKeeper.✚ Satellite imagery.

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By using our knowledge of machinery, together with our agronomy and farming experience, we connect agronomy with precision farming.

We can help you to understand:

✚ ISOBUS

✚ Task controllers

✚ Cables

✚ Out of field rate

✚ Differential correction

✚ RTK

The SoilQuest team work with all the different manufacturers and suppliers throughout the country and can share this knowledge and experience with you to ensure compatibility when investing in machinery and equipment.

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✚ Uniform crop to manage more efficiently.

✚ Increase establishment in poor areas.

✚ Use as a tool to combat blackgrass.✚ Help battle against pests.✚ Use your field knowledge to

customise the maps before sending to the controller.

Different soil textures can have different establishment percentages. By changing the seed rate according to variation we can achieve the optimum plant population for the crop across the field.

TURNING HEADLANDBLACK

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Soil Nitrogen SamplingExplore SoilQuest

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Where SNS sampling is carried out, cores need to be taken from 0-30cm, 30-60cm and 60-90cm (as long as roots penetrate to this depth).

Given the difficulty of sampling down to 90cm by hand, this is best carried out by a mechanical sampler.

Our service covers:

✚ Consistency of sampling.

✚ Utilities soil variance maps.

✚ Consistency of analysis of crop N (GAI).

✚ Provide a sampling service for N-Min (0-60cm) and SMN (0-90cm).

Having a good understanding of SNS (Soil Nitrogen Supply) is the best indicator of the correct amount of N to apply to a crop.

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NDVI Satellite ImageryThe Normalised Difference Vegetation Index

✚ 5m resolution imagery.

✚ Variable rate application.

✚ Absolute values of NDVI – imagery values can be compared from crop to crop and variety to variety.

✚ Smart device compatible so you can upload and georeference the maps whilst you walk your crops with your agronomist.

✚ An agronomy tool to identify good and bad areas.

Images are directly downloaded onto your PC or Smart device via APS

View your infield crop variation from satellite images throughout the growing season

Optimise yield, margin and quality

Increase harvest efficiency

Manage environmental

impact

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NutritionExplore SoilQuest

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“The level of crop production can be no greater than that allowed by the most limiting of the essential growth factors”Justus von Liebig 1803 - 1873

Calcium (Ca)

Potassium (K)

Iron (Fe)

Magnesium (Mg)

Boron (B)

Nitrogen (N)Zinc (Zn)

Molybdenum (Mo)

Antagonism

Decrease availability of a nutrient to a plant due to the action of another nutrient

Stimulation

High level of a nutrient increases the demand by the plant for another nutrient

Phosphorus (P)

Copper (Cu)

Manganese (Mn)

Each sample bag is sent to a specialist soil laboratory to be analysed. Standard P, K Mg and pH analysis is carried out on every sample.

Additional nutrients can be specified along with laser texturing to confirm the exact Sand/Silt/Clay content* and the soil classification for each sample. Targeted tissue analysis can also be included.

*Sand/Silt/Clay analysis is standard with Scan and Reflection offers.

Agrii Pocket Precision

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TM

Precision in your pocket

Multiple farmsAllows farmer and agronomist to view multiple farms.

Satellite dataView satellite NDVI image of the crop.

Scan dataView your SoilQuest scan data Deep and Shallow.

Field locatorInformation about your current position, field name, crop and field history.

Scouting toolDrop pins of interest, take pictures and locate areas of disease, pests and weeds.

Allows access to your SoilQuest maps whilst in the field. Using smartphone technology you can access scan, satellite and nutrient information as a companion to our desktop APS package in the field.

Live GPS Location

To discuss the best option for your farm...

“ Sustainable soils for generations”

www.soilquest.co.uk

✚ Contact your local Agrii agronomist

✚ Call Customer Services on 0845 6073322

✚ Email soilquest@agrii.co.uk

Precision Services