How thermal imagery detects irrigation issues in potato crops
Growers water and fertigate potato crops as evenly as possible to produce the highest-quality potatoes for buyers. Yet, underwatering stresses crops, while overwatering can deprive roots of some applied nitrogen. Water stress can mean dark fry color in portions of a crop, resulting in deductions and a lower price paid by processors.
Imaging systems from Ceres Imaging, Oakland, Calif., can identify pivot irrigation issues, thus saving crop quality.