Soil Moisture Management

Soil moisture is one of the most critical elements for successful plant growth and profitable agriculture. We are lucky in NZ that, for the most part, we have adequate rainfall to produce high quality primary industry commodities . Unfortunately it just doesn’t fall where and when we need it. It’s our responsibility, as land stewards, to use this resource in the most efficient and effective way possible, ensuring that we’re applying enough to reach production targets while remaining environmentally sustainable.

Soil moisture is not only pertinent to irrigated farming though, it is fundamental to the success of all land-based primary industry sectors, even dryland. And at Vantage NZ, we wanted to bring a solution to New Zealand’s agriculturalists to help them manage this precious resource more efficiently, with a cost effective soil moisture monitoring solution.

AquaCheck Soil Moisture Probes

The AquaCheck soil moisture probe is jam packed full of great features positioning them as a leader in the soil moisture monitoring market around the world. Having timely and accurate soil moisture data is fundamental to running an efficient farming business.

AquaCheck soil moisture probes are a robust, well-priced and easy-to-use soil moisture solution for New Zealand farmers.

Fully telemetered, giving you wireless access wherever you are
Vertical orientation to easily see soil moisture movement within the profile
Built-in temperature sensors
Rain gauge connections optional

To learn more about the AquaCheck probes click here…

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Halo Water Management

HALO uses state of the art hardware and software to run systems tailored to your specific needs. They set up a data gateway in the most practical location and connect the range of sensors needed to meet your requirements. Solar powered or mains powered and with both cellular and internet connectivity options HALO can work anywhere, any time.

Vantage NZ partners with HALO to add value to your soil moisture needs by ensuring you’re set up with an eye to the future. The HALO system not only supports a wide range of sensors, control systems and applications to help you manage soil moisture, they also offer complete monitoring and control solutions for your whole farm.

Farm-wide command and control networks
Can integrate with a wide range of sensors and devices
Ensures all your important farm information is provided on one dashboard so you can keep your finger on the pulse

To learn more about the full HALO offering click here…

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Halo Water Management

Halo Farm Systems

HALO systems is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to remote monitor and control your important infrastructure. Their twenty year history includes hundreds of successfully installed systems.

HALO uses state of the art hardware and software to run systems tailored to your specific needs. They set up a data gateway in the most practical location and connect the range of sensors needed to meet your requirements. Solar powered or mains powered and with both cellular and internet connectivity options HALO can work anywhere, any time.

HALO has a large range of proven applications from dairy farms to factories, they can also provide customised wired and wireless solutions for any industry applications.

Soil Monitoring System

Soil moisture is one of the most critical elements for successful plant growth and profitable agriculture. It’s our responsibility as land owners and managers that we use rainfall in the most efficient way possible, ensuring that we’re not over-irrigating and leaching nutrients, but not under-irrigating and reducing production. Soil moisture is not only pertinent to irrigated farming though, it’s fundamental to the success of all land-based primary industry sectors, even dryland.

Vantage NZ partners with HALO to add value to your soil moisture needs by ensuring you’re set up with an eye to the future. The HALO system not only supports a wide range of sensors, control systems and applications to help you manage soil moisture, they also offer complete monitoring and control solutions for your whole farm. If you want to measure and manage it all in one platform, the HALO solution is for you.

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AutoSync

Farming is hard enough. That’s why Trimble created AutoSync™, a new feature that works in the background to automatically sync vital farm data so everyone in the farm operation is working off the same playbook.

AutoSync automatically syncs guidance lines, field names, boundaries, materials, implements, vehicles, and operator information across all connected devices in your farm operation — including Trimble® TMX-2050™ and GFX-750™ displays, as well as the Trimble Ag Software that you can access from any computer or mobile device.

AutoSync is included with Farmer Core and Farmer Pro software licenses.

Create, edit, and delete data from your Trimble display (using Precision- IQ™) or Trimble Ag Software and have it automatically update your other connected devices
Set permissions that allow or prevent operators from creating, editing, and deleting data from the Trimble display
Save your vehicle profiles to Trimble Ag Software for restoring your vehicle settings if they are lost, eliminating re-calibration

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With AutoSync you will:

Save Time— Avoid chasing USBs for transferring data between displays and office, increasing overall efficiency
Reduce Human Error— Improve integrity of records by eliminating errors caused by multiple entry of guidance lines, field names, field boundaries, and materials
Leverage Two-Way Data Transfer — Powered by AutoSync, Trimble Ag Software solutions enable automatic two-way data transfer with supported displays
Satisfy Regulatory and Contractual Requirements— AutoSync enables easy creation of application coverage maps (proof of placement reports)

AutoSync requirements:

Trimble TMX-2050™ (utilising Precision-IQ™ software) with firmware 6.11 or higher or Trimble GFX-750™ display using firmware 2.11 or higher. Trimble FmX® utilising the FmX+ software, and CFX-750™ Office Sync users will continue to have access to the same Office Sync features. AutoSync is not supported on non-Precision-IQ displays.
Display Connection service for each connected Trimble display.
Wireless connectivity for Trimble displays, such as cellular or wifi connections.
Trimble Ag Mobile app with version 3.2 or higher.
Trimble Ag Software license (Farmer Core or Farmer Pro).

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Crop Health Imagery

Farmer Pro

Farmer Core

Crop Health Imagery

Crop Health Imagery, powered by PurePixel™ technology, provides reliable, cloud-free, calibrated satellite images to farmers and their trusted advisors. PurePixel leverages a proprietary algorithm to analyze multiple sensor inputs to produce calibrated vegetative index maps throughout the growing season.

This unique calibration allows farmers to compare crop health at each growing stage for more targeted crop scouting. This enables smart in-season application decisions, helping farmers maximize yields and drive profits.

Crop Health Imagery is included with Farmer Pro and is available worldwide.

Receive cloud-free, 10m resolution satellite imagery
Leverages Landsat 8, Sentinel 2A and Sentinel 2B satellites, providing on average 3-5 cloud-free images per month
Access imagery throughout the growing season once the add-on module is activated and a field boundary and crop is assigned to the field
Receive four types of imagery for each field: vegetative index-calibrated, vegetative index-classified, natural color, and infrared color

Crop Health Imagery at your fingertips

Imagery Calibration Done Right:

Many imagery providers fail to address the need to compare one growth stage to the next using a calibrated scale. Trimble’s offering is unique because Crop Health Imagery is powered by PurePixel, which leverages a proprietary algorithm that can analyze multiple sensor inputs to produce calibrated vegetative index maps. This means you’ll have reliable imagery throughout the growing season using the same scale, helping you find issues quicker.

Pinpoint the Problem Spots:

Crop Health Imagery provides the ‘early warning’ system to see trouble before it costs you money. Seeing your crop performance across the entire field for that single point in time can help you detect issues before they escalate into bigger problems. Crop Health Imagery is your partner in maximizing profit in each area of your field.

Use Your Imagery for Targeted Scouting:

All imagery can be viewed from the Trimble Ag Mobile app to help target specific locations for scouting. Using the app, navigate to troubled areas and enter scouting information such as pest types and photos. Data uploads to your Trimble account can be easily shared with a trusted advisor, resulting in timely recommendations.