Innovative Upgrades Address Grower Feedback to Optimize Irrigation Efficiency and Crop Health
Omaha, Nebraska – Lindsay Corporation, a global leader in irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, has announced significant enhancements to its award-winning irrigation management solution, FieldNET Advisor. These upgrades aim to simplify irrigation decisions for growers while improving return on investment through real-time data enhancements, comprehensive farm management, and streamlined subscription services.
Enhancements to FieldNET Advisor
FieldNET Advisor has long been a trusted tool for growers, offering insightful recommendations on optimal irrigation practices. With over 50 years of crop and irrigation research, Lindsay has positioned itself as a pioneer in agronomic irrigation technology. The latest upgrades to FieldNET Advisor leverage advanced data analytics to provide growers with powerful tools to reduce input costs, conserve resources, and ensure precise water application for healthier crops.
Kurtis Charling, Vice President of AgTech Solutions for Lindsay, stated, “FieldNET Advisor has empowered growers to produce healthier crops and to develop more sustainable farming practices by providing recommendations on when, where, and how much to irrigate. We asked growers for their feedback and incorporated new features and technology to provide growers with additional insights to help get the best return in the field and their bottom line.”
Key Upgrades Include:
- Whole Operation Enrollment: Simplified enrollment processes for entire farming operations, along with customized recommendations tailored to grower management preferences.
- Satellite Imagery Integration: Up-to-date satellite imagery provides estimates on crop water usage, automatically tracking changes throughout the growing season and accounting for variables such as wind, hail, and disease.
- Comprehensive Farm Management: The enhanced platform allows growers to manage the entire farm at a glance, including crop canopy development, water use, weather, and irrigation recommendations.
- Mobile Accessibility: Improved data review and irrigation decision-making capabilities on mobile devices.
- Streamlined Subscription: Simplified pricing with a single subscription covering the whole farm.
- Weather Station Connectivity: Integration with on-farm Pessl weather stations allows incorporation of local weather data into irrigation recommendations.
Integrated Solutions for Sustainable Farming
By integrating FieldNET Advisor’s recommendations with the advanced agronomics of FieldNET and Zimmatic machine health features, Lindsay has revolutionized crop irrigation practices. This integration supports healthier crops, promotes sustainable farming, and reduces operational risks and downtime.
Gustavo Oberto, President of Irrigation for Lindsay, emphasized, “We build solutions by farmers, for farmers. It’s crucial that our team understands how these solutions work in the field. With enhancements to FieldNET Advisor, we can synthesize millions of data points to determine the best irrigation options from both crop and field-level perspectives. Growers will continue to have peace of mind that their FieldNET remote irrigation solution provides the power to monitor, control, and manage their operations, maximizing yields and profitability.”
FieldNET Advisor’s smart recommendations are part of the broader FieldNET irrigation management platform, which offers comprehensive solutions for modern agricultural practices.
