BOISE, ID — Precision tillage is important for increasing crop yields and efficient use of resources. Overlaps, gaps, uneven tillage depths and poor tracking can result in uneven soil loosening, reduced water holding capacity and increased fuel consumption. Using precision steering systems such as FieldBee PowerGuide helps to avoid problems by ensuring the tractor stays on track, maintains precise tracking and produces equable tillage.
TOP 5 tillage mistakes and their impact on crop yields
Incorrect trajectory of movement, uneven plowing depths and other inaccuracies lead to loss of resources and deterioration of the soil structure. Below we will consider 5 common mistakes that often occur during tillage and analyze how they affect the final result.
1. Overlaps and skipped areas
Irregular tractor paths result in repeated tillage of some areas and skipping others. This causes excessive fuel consumption, increases equipment wearout and deteriorates the soil structure. Skipped areas remain unloosened, which reduces the ability of soil to retain moisture and negatively affects crop growth.
2. Uneven ploughing depth
Without precise equipment control, the tillage depth can vary in different areas, which leads to poor rooting of plants. Too deep ploughing increases fuel consumption, and shallow ploughing does not remove weeds and properly prepare the soil for sowing. This reduces crop yields and can lead to uneven outcrop.
3. Loss of trajectory on complex terrain
Working on hills and uneven areas without precise steering leads to tractor drift, especially on slopes. This causes uneven distribution of soil layers, impairing plant growth and increasing the need for additional tillage. In addition, the equipment operates with an excess load, which increases fuel consumption and accelerates deterioration of parts.
4. Excessive soil compaction
If the tractor moves along the same route without precise navigation, this leads to excessive soil compaction. As a result, plant roots penetrate the soil worse, aeration decreases and water permeability worsens. This reduces the efficiency of fertilizer application and negatively affects the yield.
5. Incorrect fertilizer distribution
Errors in soil cultivation routes can lead to uneven application of fertilizers, when some areas receive an excess dose, and others — an insufficient dose. This leads to yield losses, inefficient use of resources and unnecessary costs. Incorrect application of fertilizers can also degrade the condition of the soil, making it less fertile in the long term.
Why FieldBee PowerGuide is the key to uniform and economical soil cultivation
FieldBee PowerGuide helps farmers to avoid mistakes in soil cultivation, ensuring precise and stable tractor movement. The system reduces overlaps and skips, which allows to cultivate the field evenly without unnecessary waste of fuel and resources. Thanks to automatic trajectory control, the tractor moves strictly along the specified route, eliminating shifts that can lead to uneven plowing and deterioration of the soil structure.
An important advantage of FieldBee ag GPS guidance is the reduction of soil compaction due to the correct distribution of the load on the soil. This helps to improve water permeability and aeration, creating ideal conditions for plant growth. The system also allows to distribute fertilizers equitably, preventing their excessive application in certain areas and ensuring maximum efficiency of each hectare.
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