An interactive web tool for growers of grain legumes (specifically, chickpeas, lentils and peas), using sustainable and precision agriculture techniques.
Designed to help growers and/or their staff to make targeted, accurate decisions. legumi.net does not substitute crop manager’s experience, but enriches it with always up-to-date information.
Funzionamento legumi.net_EN CELLULARE
THE SOIL
legumi.net assesses the physical and chemical properties of the soil to optimize calculations of the crop’s water and nutritional needs
FERTILIZERS AND NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTS
legumi.net provides access to up-to-date databanks on commercial fertilizers and nutrient supplements. Knowing the technical features of each product will allow you to make the most appropriate choice for each input, including anti-resistance strategies
VARIETIES
legumi.net takes into account the characteristics of each single variety, in terms of growth cycles and nutritional needs, as well as yields and resistance to diseases and physiopathologies
WEATHER AND FORECASTS
legumi.net acquires its weather data and forecasts hourly. These feed into weather models which assist you in making decisions
SITE SPECIFIC
Each plot inserted into legumi.net is geolocated, so the system takes into account the geographic features of the crop site
THE SOIL
legumi.net assesses the physical and chemical properties of the soil to optimize calculations of the crop’s water and nutritional needs
FERTILIZERS AND NUTRIENT SUPPLEMENTS
legumi.net provides access to up-to-date databanks on commercial fertilizers and nutrient supplements. Knowing the technical features of each product will allow you to make the most appropriate choice for each input, including anti-resistance strategies
VARIETIES
legumi.net takes into account the characteristics of each single variety, in terms of growth cycles and nutritional needs, as well as yields and resistance to diseases and physiopathologies
WEATHER AND FORECASTS
legumi.net acquires its weather data and forecasts hourly. These feed into weather models which assist you in making decisions
SITE SPECIFIC
Each plot inserted into legumi.net is geolocated, so the system takes into account the geographic features of the crop site
Functions
legumi.net manages all the main aspects of growing grain legumes
Soil preparation and fertilisation
legumi.net optimizes the timing and quantity of fertiliser to apply
Sowing
legumi.net avoids wasting seed, thus optimizing the seed’s yield and protein content
Crop Lifecycle
legumi.net schedules interventions according to the plant’s growth phase
Weed management
legumi.net efficiently manages weeds in a targeted way, using weed killers only when necessary, in order to avoid phytotoxicity
Pest management
legumi.net manages diseases and parasites effectively, reducing the amount of intervention required.
Water balance
legumi.net avoids water stress on the crops by scheduling irrigation and fertigation based on actual soil
Tracking
legumi.net gives you an overview of all crop interventions, enabling you to ensure compliance with Italian Regional Production Regulations
Sustainability
legumi.net calculates the environmental impact of the entire production process