Soil testing with paul-tech

know precisely when to sow, water, fertilise & spray with Paul-Tech

 

Paul-Tech's soil sensors can measure everything from soil nutrient levels and moisture to understand weather and when plants are able to use the water and nutrients contained in the soil.

The soil station combines sensor data with real-time weather stations and satellite data, offering agronomic recommendations to farmers and plant growers. This allows for more informed decisions regarding crop inputs and irrigation, thus improving soil health, plant growth, yield, and reducing costs. The station uses state-of-the-art sensors and converts the data into a simple overview, helping farmers maximize their profits.

Unlike traditional precision farming methods that rely only on optical data, Paul-Tech's technology evaluates the processes taking place in the soil in real time. Farmers receive an accurate overview of when plants can use fertilizers, when reserves are starting to deplete, or what factors limit yield. Our unique soil-based approach offers recommendations based on real-time soil data measured from the client's field, weather and satellite data, and agronomic knowledge. As a result, farmers can increase yield while reducing its ecological footprint.

 

The soil station measures the electrical properties of soil water at two-hour intervals. Sensors measure electrical parameters and calculate several factors, including nutrient levels, soil water content and moisture, and soil and air temperature. The collected data are analyzed and then presented online or in a mobile app along with automatic notifications, recommendations, and tips sent to the client's email every early morning. Data can also be displayed as graphs and take into account NDVI images from satellites.

From the web application, it is possible to see if and when the nutrients provided by the fertilizer have been released and how much the plant has consumed at a given moment. For example, if the nutrients have not been released due to excessive dryness of the soil, decisions can be made for new top dressing. Based on the data measured before the vegetative development of the seedling and after harvesting, it is possible to monitor the nutrient balance of the soil. This means that you can see how much nutrients there are before sowing and how much is left after harvesting. This gives an opportunity to make choices about the intercrop and to see the efficiency of management. In this way, accurate decisions can be made that reflect the actual current situation in the field.

Paul-Tech solution is a game changer as it gives you the confidence you need to adjust your fertiliser regime – you can’t do that with standard soil moisture sensors alone
— PETER NOWAK, The Lettuce Company, CHICHESTER, UK.