AzoFert(R)
Sold commercially
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
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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 |