Creating a variable rate prescription map for Seeding

Note: This prescription map is generated using yield data from the past 6–8 years, reflecting long-term productivity trends.

Requesting a variable rate prescription map for Seeding

To request a seeding prescription map, click on 'CREATE PRESCRIPTION' and select 'Seeding'.

A pop-up window will appear where you can enter the required information. You can request a seeding prescription map for multiple fields at once.

• Select the fields within a specific farm. You can choose multiple fields from the same farm.

Select no. of zones

• 3 zones: Classification based on yield potential values, divided into three categories: <95, 95–105, >105.

• 5 zones: Classification into zones with intervals of 5. More than five zones may be present depending on field variability and yield potential.

• Specify the type of machine that will be used for application.

• Provide additional details in the Notes field, including:

• Crop type
• Hybrid
• Standard seeding rate
• Any additional requirements or considerations

Warning:

• Prescription maps are most effective for fields larger than 5 hectares. For smaller fields, the data may be less reliable.
• If high-resolution data is required for smaller fields, consider using Planet data (a paid feature) for better accuracy.

Note: Standard delivery time is 1-2 days due to manual intervention.

Viewing the seeding prescription map

Once processing is complete, the prescription map will be available in the field view on the left panel.

Actions available for the layer

• Toggle the visibility of uploaded yield potential maps by clicking the circular icon next to the layer name.

• Selecting or deselecting this icon enables or disables the display of the corresponding map.

Layer details

• Click the arrow icon next to the layer name to view a detailed information containing table with zone classifications and dose rates.

• Rename a layer by clicking on its name and entering a new one.
• Click the pencil icon next to the layer name to open the Edit Layer window, where you can modify dose rates for specific zones.

Delete layer

• If needed, you can delete a layer by clicking the delete icon.

Order of layers

• Reorder layers using the three-line (hamburger) icon next to each layer. Drag and drop to adjust the layer's position and visibility priority.

Prescription map information

The variable rate seeding map divides the field into 3–10 zones based on productivity trends from the past 6–8 years. Each zone is assigned a predefined seeding rate.

• You can adjust dose rates for each zone manually.
• Click the pencil icon next to the layer name and navigate to the 'Rate Change' section in the Edit Layer window.

This field is displayed at the top of the section, showing the default rate used for broadcast application in kg/ha. 

• Here, you can enter the dose rate you typically use for broadcast application. This value serves as a reference for calculating savings.

Table with dose rates

For each zone table display:

• Yield Potential [%] for the zone
• Rate [kg/ha] set for the zone
• Area [ha] of zone
• Volume [kg] of used product

• Custom rates automatically update volume savings calculations compared to the Standard Rate.

At the bottom of the section, you can view:

• Total Prescriptions: The overall amount of product applied.
• Volume Savings (%): Showing the potential reduction in input usage compared to the standard rate.

• After making adjustments, click the 'SAVE' button to apply changes.

Once the prescription map has been created, it can be exported for use with compatible machinery and software. 

• To export the prescription map, click 'EXPORT AS .SHP' below the map legend.
• This will generate a shapefile compatible with agricultural machinery and software.