New technology allows complete soil analysis within two hours
How does SoilCares technology work?
The sensor technology developed by SoilCares uses a global calibration database. In this database the electromagnetic spectrum of soil samples of a large part of the world is stored together with the chemical characteristics. SoilCares equipment includes infrared (NIR / MIR) and X-ray (XRF) sensor technology, converting the sensor's calibration data to the chemical characteristics of the soil. This makes it possible to make a complete fertilizer analysis within two hours without the use of chemicals and extraction liquids.
HLB will use this sensor technology for research, diagnosis and advice for improving the soil of farmers and growers. Farmers and growers can take a LiaB service and a Scanner service with them.
An affordable soil analysis within 2 hours with the Lab-in-a-Box service
The LiaB service consists of a service offering different service packages, ranging from sending self-propelled soil samples and a measurement of only nutrients present in the soil to a sampling service including customized fertiliser advice. All soil samples are analysed in the Lab-in-a-Box (LiaB), the SoilCares sensor laboratory. HLB extends the LiaB analyses with a practical and complete advice. The extent of the advice depends on the chosen service package.
Monitor locally during the growing season with the Scanner service
In addition to the LiaB laboratory, SoilCares has developed a handy ground scanner based on this sensor technology. The Scanner service makes it possible to monitor soil fertility during the growing season of the crops. An app on a smartphone displays the bottom status within 10 minutes. This bottom scanner works with a smartphone with associated apps, which are constantly renewed and expanded.
Henri Hekman, CEO and founder of SoilCares: "HLB is the perfect partner for the Dutch market. HLB has an extensive network and proven market expertise in the Dutch market. Thanks to their many years of experience, HLB is trusted by the Dutch farming industry. We are therefore convinced that with our technology, many farmers and growers in the Netherlands will benefit from the sustainable increase of their revenues."
Janny Peltjes, CEO of HLB: "With its innovative precision engineering technology, SoilCares has developed a fast and affordable, transparent method for obtaining better soil information, especially if you compare this to existing methods. We are happy to add this technology to our services. We hope that we will be able to support farmers and growers even better with improving their soil with our field expertise."
For more information:
SoilCares
Nieuwe Kanaal 7C
6709 PA Wageningen
The Netherlands
info@soilcares.com
www.soilcares.com