“We need to put the right nutrients in the right place at the right time at the right rate to maximize tree health within the block,” said Jill Tonne, a crop consultant with Nutrien Ag Solutions. That 4R principle is well established in agronomy, but new technology, new environmental concerns and new interest in precision agriculture is creating more interest in how variable-rate applications could boost orchard efficiency.
In this article from Good Fruit Grower, the author explores how new technologies like SoilOptix® and Red Ant Smart Spreader help to make precision nutrient management in orchard settings easier to execute.
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