Trimble® GreenSeeker
The GreenSeeker Handheld Crop Sensor by Trimble is a portable, easy-to-use device that helps farmers assess crop health and make informed nitrogen management decisions. It uses NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) technology by emitting red and infrared light onto the crop canopy and measuring the reflected light to determine plant vigor. The sensor provides real-time readings, allowing users to identify variability within fields and optimize fertilizer use efficiently. Designed for in-field use, it supports sustainable farming by improving input precision and reducing environmental impact.
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| Name in original language | Trimble® GreenSeeker |
| Name in English | Trimble® GreenSeeker |
| Designer/ manufacturer | Trimble |
| Accessibility | Sold commercially |
| Weblink | https://ptxtrimble.com/en/products/hardware/flow-application-control/greenseeker-handheld-crop-sensor |
| Countries of primary use | Ireland, Poland, UK, Sweden, Lithuania, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Greece, Czechia, Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, Hungary, Romania, Slovenia, Croatia, global, Ukraine, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovakia |
| Main language | English |
| Other languages available | English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Portugese, Ukrainian, Russian |
| Brief description of the tool | The GreenSeeker Handheld Crop Sensor by Trimble is a portable, easy-to-use device that helps farmers assess crop health and make informed nitrogen management decisions. It uses NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) technology by emitting red and infrared light onto the crop canopy and measuring the reflected light to determine plant vigor. The sensor provides real-time readings, allowing users to identify variability within fields and optimize fertilizer use efficiently. Designed for in-field use, it supports sustainable farming by improving input precision and reducing environmental impact. |
| Target user | Farmer |
| Target crops | Wheat, Maize, Barley, Oats, Oilseed rape, Rye, Sunflower, Sorghum |
| Type of tool | Crop analysis |
| The tool assesses or provides guidance on | NDVI |
| Nutrients assessed | Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K) |
| Type analysis | Leaf analysis |
| Nutrients assessed in the lab | Not included |
| The tool relies on a base recommendation system | No |
| The assessment frequency should be | Once per week during set growth stages |
| Required data input is | Crop |
| The data can be imported from other tools and systems | Yes |
| The tools main output format is | Value in tool |
| 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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