10 advantages of weather data for agriculture

Local weather data provides assistance throughout the season, whether it's for seeding, spraying, or harvesting. We have compiled the 10 biggest advantages of using local weather data in your agriculture. Get an overview here.

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1. Drill at the right time

Provide optimal starting conditions for seed germination. By knowing the soil temperature, you will be able to time your sowing with precision. This will help you avoid sowing too early or too late, ensuring you don't miss crucial parts of the growing season.

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2. Monitor the development of your crops

Track the growth stages of your crops. Knowing the exact number of growing degree days (GDD) and growth days - automatically calculated for you and displayed in the app - allows you to monitor the actual growth of your crops and compare it to the expected growth stage they should be in. This makes it easier for you to take corrective action in a timely manner.

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3. Spray under optimal wind conditions

Ensure that you spray under optimal wind conditions. When you know the current wind speed at boom height, you can determine if the wind is suitable for spraying and at what speed you can operate your tractor during spraying. This helps you avoid driving to distant fields only to discover that the wind conditions are not favorable for spraying. You save both labor costs and fuel, while also ensuring that your spray has actually reached the intended target without being blown away by the wind.

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4. Keep track of the exact amount of precipitation

With local precipitation measurements, you will be able to assess soil moisture content and water conditions at all times. By having measurements of current rainfall conditions and graphs of historical precipitation, you will be able to determine if your crops are receiving sufficient water during the growing season. Early in the season, you can also use this information to assess if the field soil is firm enough for machinery operations.

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5. Receive warnings about pest threats

Based on scientific and agronomic models for various pest threats, the app will alert you with a red, yellow, or green signal, indicating the optimal timing for pest control and the application of insecticides to protect your fields.

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6. Harvest at the right time

Plan your harvest based on precise measurements of humidity. As the harvest season approaches, humidity becomes the perfect tool for assessing the moisture content in your crops. This can potentially save you costs associated with drying the harvested crops.

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7. Make decisions based on your local weather

Farm Weather provides significantly more reliable measurements of weather conditions in your fields by measuring at crop height at 2 meters. At the same time, the measurements more accurately represent your local topographic conditions. This is an advantage compared to other weather measurements published by meteorological agencies, which are typically collected at a height of 10 meters and may not represent the actual conditions near your fields.

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8. Stay worry-free with a lifetime warranty

With the subscription-based rental price of Farm Weather, you don't need to worry about the maintenance costs of the weather station. In the event of a defect, your weather station will be replaced at no cost to you.

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9. Access your data on the go

Get instant access to all your weather stations, measurements, and analyses directly from your mobile phone. All tools are consolidated in one app that works on Android and iOS devices.

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10. A tool for you and your colleagues

Keep your staff updated on the local weather near your fields. Your staff can access the same weather information and analyses from their own mobile phones and computers, enabling them to take corrective actions faster. This will help your team base their decisions on weather data rather than gut feelings.