Precise fertilization: New satellite service for farmers
Agricultural businesses in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern have been able to register for a free satellite correction signal since December 1. According to information from the Ministry of the Interior, Building and Digitalization, this should enable farmers to fertilize more precisely, for example.
The correction signal is offered via a so-called open data solution - in other words, it is data that is publicly and freely accessible without any legal restrictions. According to Agriculture Minister Till Backhaus (SPD), the signal can therefore be made available to everyone. "We currently assume that we can expect a user base of around 1500 devices in the country once the data has been made available free of charge."
The correction signal will improve the original GPS signals, which previously only had an accuracy of around one meter. The update should enable centimeter-accurate control.
However, it is not completely free for farmers to use. Although provision is initially free of charge, there is an activation fee of 100 euros per user prior to commissioning. This is to cover the cost of the initial collection of user data. The satellite correction signal is scheduled to be activated on January 1, 2024.
This satellite service aims to facilitate more precise agriculture, reducing environmental impact through optimized fertilization. The digitization of agriculture, including the use of open data solutions, is backed by the Ministry of Interior, Building, and Digitalization.
Source: www.dpa.com
