Boerenbusiness Crop tour kicks off

De Boerenbusiness Crop tour 2018 started on Friday 1 June. The aim of the Crop Tour is to visualize the growing season of 10 potato plots with the Innovator variety. There are already clear differences in growth.

The heavy local showers and the delayed planting activities clearly influence the growing season of the Innovators; for example, differences occur between the plot in the Wieringermeer and a plot in North Brabant† A lot of rain fell on that last plot, but the damage was limited.

Because all potato plots are equipped with weather stations and intensively monitored through photos, videos and articles, the differences become clear. on the Crop Tour page it is visible that the potatoes on some plots have only just reached the top, while on other plots the tuber setting has almost started and the crop is almost completely closed.

Little damage on Crop Tour plots 
The plots in the south and east of the country in particular have suffered from extreme precipitation. However, the Crop Tour plots are there so far came off well. In many cases there is drought in the north and center of the Netherlands and in some cases, rained Service.

You can view real-time weather data on the Crop Tour page. You can also find all kinds of information about cultivation methods, the type of soil and details of the plot. During the season, the development of the potatoes is followed (by means of photos, videos and articles). Drones are regularly flown in order to obtain additional detailed information about the plots.

watch here the Crop Tour page and view here all articles about the Crop Tour.The drone images provide a good overview of the status of the potatoes.

Click here to go back to the Crop Tour page.

Anne-Jan Doorn

Anne Jan Doorn is an arable expert at Boerenbusiness. He writes about the various arable farming markets and also focuses on the land and energy market.

aj.doorn@boerenbusiness. Nl

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