AzoFert(R)
AzoFert® is a decision-support software for crop nitrogen fertilization. It is based on the complete mineral nitrogen balance method (Machet et al., 2017). Based on a measurement of mineral nitrogen residue, it calculates the optimal rate of fertilizer to apply to a field. It takes into account : (i) today's demanding quality production requirements, (ii) changes in farming practices (with an increase and diversification of organic inputs), (iii) environmental protection (water, air).
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| Name in original language | AzoFert(R) |
| Name in English | AzoFert(R) |
| Designer/ manufacturer | LDAR (Laboratoire Départemental d'Analyses et de Recherche) |
| Accessibility | Sold commercially |
| Weblink | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/7/4/73 |
| Countries of primary use | France |
| Main language | French |
| Other languages available | None |
| Brief description of the tool | AzoFert® is a decision-support software for crop nitrogen fertilization. It is based on the complete mineral nitrogen balance method (Machet et al., 2017). Based on a measurement of mineral nitrogen residue, it calculates the optimal rate of fertilizer to apply to a field. It takes into account : (i) today's demanding quality production requirements, (ii) changes in farming practices (with an increase and diversification of organic inputs), (iii) environmental protection (water, air). |
| Target user | Laboratory |
| Target crops | Barley, Beans, Maize, Oats, Oilseed rape, Peas, Potatoes, Rye, Sorghum, Soybean, Sunflower, Wheat |
| Type of tool | Desk/computer based tool |
| The tool assesses or provides guidance on | Nutrient recommendation |
| The tool relies on a base recommendation system | Yes |
| Base recommendation system | Balance sheet forecasting method for N, in accordance with the equations defined by the COMIFER. |
| The assessment frequency should be | Once per growing season |
| Required data input is | Crop, Variety, Soil analysis result, Nutrient input, Growth stage, Soil type, Weather data, tillage, residue fate, intermediate crops... |
| The data can be imported from other tools and systems | Yes |
| The tools main output format is | PDF file |
| Data can be exported | Yes |
Funded by the European Union and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or UKRI. Neither the European Union, European Commission nor UKRI can be held responsible for them.
Project Coordinators
Sarah Kendall
sarah.kendall@adas.co.ukSpyros Fountas
sfountas@aua.grheurope.nutrichecknet@gmail.com
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