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Precision Farming Suite

Complete precision agriculture platform with variable rate application and field optimization

Client
Modern Agricultural Enterprise
5,000 acres managed

Duration

12 months development

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Team

8 specialists

Full-stack + Agronomy experts

Location

Northwestern India

Multi-crop large-scale farming

The Challenge

Our client, a large-scale agricultural enterprise, was operating 5,000 acres with uniform application rates for seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides despite significant field variability. Soil conditions, nutrient levels, and moisture content varied dramatically across different zones, leading to over-application in some areas and under-application in others. They needed a precision agriculture solution to optimize input usage, reduce costs, and maximize yields through data-driven variable rate applications.

Our Solution

We developed a comprehensive precision farming platform that integrates soil mapping, variable rate technology, and equipment automation to optimize input application and maximize resource efficiency across the entire operation.

Technology Stack

Field Mapping & Analysis

  • • High-resolution soil EC mapping sensors
  • • GPS-guided soil sampling equipment
  • • Laboratory-grade nutrient analysis integration
  • • QGIS-based precision mapping software

Variable Rate Technology

  • • John Deere variable rate controllers
  • • Custom application map generation
  • • Real-time equipment monitoring API
  • • PostgreSQL with PostGIS spatial data

Field Mapping

  • High-resolution soil conductivity mapping
  • Grid-based soil sampling and analysis
  • Multi-year yield data correlation

Variable Rate Control

  • Precision seeding rate optimization
  • Site-specific fertilizer application
  • Targeted pesticide application mapping

Platform Interface

Precision Farming Control Center

Precision Farming Suite

Field Operations Dashboard

GPS Active

Application Efficiency

94%

Variable rate active

Input Savings

28%

vs uniform rate

Field Coverage

4,847 ha

Mapped & analyzed

Equipment Active

12

VRT-enabled units

Soil Conductivity Map
EC Scale (mS/m)
High (>20)
Medium (10-20)
Low (<10)
Nutrient Application Zones
Nitrogen (N)Variable Rate Applied
120 kg/ha180 kg/ha240 kg/ha
Phosphorus (P)Zone-Specific
40 kg/ha60 kg/ha80 kg/ha
Variable Rate Equipment Status
Seeder Unit #3
Active

Field: North-A | Rate: 45-65 kg/ha

Progress: 78% complete

Sprayer Unit #7
Standby

Field: South-C | Rate: 150-220 L/ha

Next: Fungicide application

Fertilizer Unit #12
Active

Field: East-B | Rate: 120-280 kg/ha

Progress: 34% complete

Field Analysis & Recommendations

Prescription Map Generator

5-Year Data Analysis
Zone Classification
High Productivity Zone1,847 ha (37%)
Medium Productivity Zone2,156 ha (43%)
Low Productivity Zone997 ha (20%)
Application Recommendations
Seed Rate Range:35-75 kg/ha
N Fertilizer Range:120-280 kg/ha
P Fertilizer Range:40-100 kg/ha
Estimated Savings:₹2,84,000/season

Results Achieved

Operational Benefits

  • • Reduced fertilizer costs by 28% through precise application
  • • Increased average yield by 15% across all fields
  • • Improved input efficiency and reduced waste
  • • Enhanced soil health through targeted nutrient management

Technical Achievements

  • • Complete soil conductivity mapping of 5,000 acres
  • • Integration of 12 variable rate technology units
  • • Automated prescription map generation
  • • Real-time equipment monitoring and control

Client Feedback

"The precision farming suite has completely transformed our approach to large-scale agriculture. We're now applying exactly what each zone needs, when it needs it. The variable rate technology integration was seamless, and the cost savings in our first season alone justified the investment. SmartBhujal's team provided exceptional support throughout the implementation and continues to help us optimize our operations."
FM
Farm Operations Manager
Modern Agricultural Enterprise Client

Ready for Precision Agriculture?

Maximize your yields and optimize input costs with variable rate technology and precision field management. Let's discuss how our comprehensive suite can transform your farming operations.

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