Farmers: Precision farming based on facts

Timely, detailed and accurate information is essential for the grower to influence the welfare and the economic achievements of his crops. The income of the farmers is directly related to the yield and quality of the annual harvest.

Precision farming enables the modern grower to give his crops precisely the required fertilizer and water in various stages of growth and to specific places in the fields. The detailed information from Basfood is the ideal information for precision farming. Savings on fertilizer and irrigation in combination with an improvement of the yield comes within reach. Good for the wallet and the environment.

Futuristic? It is available today in the Netherlands at www.fieldlook.com. 

Consultancy: Professional partner for the modern grower

Growing advisers face a major challenge to increase the profitability of their producers and at the same time continue to meet the established standards around environment.

The wealth of information that gets available to you as a consultant through Basfood, will enable you give more accurate advice to your producers. The grower authorizes you to watch with him so you have the same current growth information. With your own valuable expertise combined with the satellite observations you offer a tailor-made advice to your growers.

Trade and processing: revenue by the right information

The organization of the processing of potatoes for example, begins far before the harvest. This process is full of uncertainties and is subject to many influences, from fluctuations in the weather and the quality of the harvest to price fluctuations based on uncertain revenue prognoses. The products of Basfood are useful for you to further optimize these processes because you have access to the correct timely and objective information.

In 2008 Croplook is launched for the current state of the potato crops in Europe. Per tile, of 25 x 25 km, two times a week is shown exactly how many hectares of potatoes there are, how many kilograms of potatoes are in the ground at that time and the current dry matter content of the potatoes. In absolute units as kg / ha. You decide how much and which tiles you choose. For more information: www.croplook.com

Crop improvement: determine test areas and crop identification

The collection of reliable information on test sites is of great importance in developing new varieties. Basfood can be your partner in this process. Crop identification on fields anywhere in the world, is an important management tool to properly manage income of licenses revenue from long distance clients.

Information providers: The power of actual and accurate information

Information is crucial to developing the right policies in countries, regions or even the European Union. Collecting and matching should be done independently and quickly, without losing the accuracy of the information. Remote Sensing is a proven solution, which is already used by several institutes in Europe. With the SEBAL model as engine Basfood offers the same independence and reliability, but with more accuracy and detail, and in absolute numbers, as kg/ha or mm/week. And last but not least the almost real-time availability of information, ready for use. Look at www.croplook.com and www.fieldlook.com or contact us.