Portable crop sensor GreenSeeker

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The Trimble GreenSeeker handheld crop sensor is an affordable, easy-to-use measurement device that can be used to assess the heath — or vigor — of a crop in order to make better nutrient management decisions on your farm. Use the GreenSeeker handheld to instantly take a reading of your crop’s health. Readings can be used to make non-subjective decisions regarding the amount of fertilizer to be applied to your crop, resulting in more efficient use of fertilizer — a benefit to your bottom line and the environment. Features -The sensor emits brief bursts of red and infrared light and then measures the amount of each type of light that is reflected back from the plant -The sensor continues to sample the scanned area as long as the trigger remains engaged -The sensor displays the measured value in terms of an NDVI reading (ranging from 0.00 to 0.99) on its LCD display screen -The strength of the detected light is a direct indicator of the health of the crop; the higher the reading, the healthier the plant Benefits -Save money by only applying the fertiliser needed for ideal crop health -Reduce environmental impacts with reduced chemical applications -Affordable data collection allows any operation to benefit from objective decision making -No additional equipment required – use free apps and the mobile devices you already own to connect via Bluetooth