An interactive web tool for barley growers, to bolster the cultivation of 2-row and multi-row barley, for both feed and biomass purposes, using sustainable and precision agriculture techniques.
Designed to help growers and/or their staff to make targeted, accurate decisions. orzo.net does not substitute crop manager’s experience, but enriches it with always up-to-date information.
Funzionamento orzo.net_EN CELLULARE
THE SOIL
orzo.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
orzo.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
orzo.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
orzo.net aacquires its weather data and forecasts hourly. These feed into weather models which assist you in making decisions
SITE SPECIFIC
Each plot inserted into orzo.net is geolocated, so the system takes into account the geographic features of the crop site
THE SOIL
orzo.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
orzo.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
orzo.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
orzo.net aacquires its weather data and forecasts hourly. These feed into weather models which assist you in making decisions
SITE SPECIFIC
Each plot inserted into orzo.net is geolocated, so the system takes into account the geographic features of the crop site
Functions
orzo.net manages all the main aspects of growing barley
Soil preparation and fertilisation
orzo.net optimizes the timing and quantity of fertilizer to apply
Sowing
orzo.net avoids wasting seed, thus optimizing the seed’s yield and protein content
Crop Lifecycle
orzo.net schedules interventions according to the plant’s growth phase
Weed management
orzo.net efficiently manages weeds in a targeted way, using weed killers only when necessary, in order to avoid phytotoxicity
Pest management
orzo.net manages diseases and parasites effectively, reducing the amount of intervention required
Water balance
orzo.net avoids water stress on the crops by scheduling irrigation and fertigation based on actual soil water levels
Tracking
orzo.net gives you an overview of all crop interventions, enabling you to ensure compliance with Italian Regional Production Regulations
Sustainability
orzo.net calculates the environmental impact of the entire production process