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