Agriculture - 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.
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- The digitization of agriculture in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has led to the availability of a free satellite correction signal for farmers, aiming to improve precision in fertilization processes through centimeter-accurate control.
- The use of this heavy data, provided via an open data solution, could potentially revolutionize traditional farming methods, reducing waste and promoting more environmentally friendly practices in heavy agricultural regions.
- The introduction of digitization in agrarian sectors could contribute significantly to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's economy, as the improved precision in agriculture could lead to higher yields and more sustainable farming practices.
Source: www.stern.de
