How data modelling helps growers5 tight margins

摘要

At the sharp end of the season, potato maincrops might be increasing or decreasing in value by as much as E100/ha/day as yields increase and segment proportions change.Harvest too early and yields are unlikely to be maximised; harvest too late and a higher proportion of the crop might be oversized and subject to a lower price.This is why the decision on when to ini tiate burndown is one of the most crucial a potato grower makes. Traditionally, that is based on test digs across the field every couple of weeks, plus a good dollop of experience.