Harvest 2024!

With the conclusion of the growing season, the core phase of field operations—harvest—was also completed, marking a critical milestone in the entire research process.

Immediately prior to harvesting, plant samples were collected from zones with varying fertilization levels, following established good research practices. At each sampling point, two replicate samples were collected from an area of 1 m², enabling accurate laboratory-based yield analysis. This approach allows for direct comparison between actual yield parameters (both quantitative and qualitative) and previously acquired spectral measurements, as well as plant development observations recorded throughout the season.

The harvest itself was carried out using integrated precision agronomic machinery, capable of real-time measurement of both yield mass and key quality parameters. This enabled the generation of high-resolution yield maps, which can be directly compared with spectral maps obtained using the ScanSpectrum device.

Such data integration provides not only an evaluation of the effectiveness of applied variable-rate fertilization strategies but also a deeper understanding of the relationships between optical parameters recorded during plant development and final production outcomes. This represents a significant step toward the development of predictive models and the advancement of best practices within precision agriculture.