Keith Mount Liming is a family business with the Mount family being the earliest known company to have applied lime to Norfolk fields as early as 1868.

GPS Nutrient Mapping

Can you still afford blanket applications of fertiliser for your fields?

With Phield teK GPS Nutrient Mapping whole field applications may become a thing of the past. The Phield teK system can become an invaluable tool when making decisions about nutrient management on your farm.

How does it work?

MAP – Fields are measured and mapped using a quad bike fitted with a GPS receiver which plots real time data of up to 10 points per second

SAMPLE – DGPS determined points within the field are then navigated to where 16
samples of soil are collected from each location which represents an area of approximately 1 hectare

ANALYSE – Soil samples are then sent to an independent laboratory where they are analysed for Phosphate, Potash, Magnesium & pH. The results are then translated into nutrient maps showing deficient or excessive indices as well as acidity or alkalinity within each field

ADVISE – Each field will have a separate nutrient map for P, K, Mg & pH. This data will clearly show areas of fields that require little or no fertiliser as well as areas that may require additional product. As well as the nutrient maps, a four year management plan will be created for each field which will take into account the soil type, cropping, organic inputs and straw off take for each field TREAT – Phield teK VRA (Variable rate application) maps can then be produced for targeted treatment to be carried out. Our programme is compatible with all major GPS application systems. If your farm does not have a VRA spreader we can arrange for spreading to be carried out by one of our contractors

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PHIELD TEK Benefits

  • Reduces input costs by applying fertiliser and lime only where the field needs it
  • Improves profitability and yield by creating an even nutrient and pH balance across each field
  • Data provided creates comprehensive and up to date record keeping
  • Typically up to 30% cost savings
  • Independent results give greater bargaining power with fertiliser suppliers
  • Less applied fertiliser has more environmental benefits

VRA Solution

As Farmworks dealers we can supply all software for Field & Office tasks. We can also supply all associated Trimble hardware, from rugged PC's like the Nomad & Yuma through to Ag GPS receivers. Packages that include straight line guidance can also be incorporated. For prices and more information contact Graeme or Andrew