The Japanese beetle, Popillia japonica, is one of the worst invasive pests of North America. Costs to control the pest in the US exceed $450 million per year. The beetle was detected near Milano in 2014 and is now starting to spread in Europe. Together with 12 other partners, Pessl Instruments joined an IPM-Popillia project to address the problem and develop a solution for this pressing problem.
Farming in Winter – 3 Things Farmers Need to Do Before Season
Winter seems like the season when farmers can finally have some rest. The truth is, there are plenty of things to do in the months when fields are waiting for the new crops.
Monika Ledzion – new Key Account Manager
Year 2020 was a challenge. The demand for remote monitoring systems increased as more and more farmers, and investment companies became aware that mitigating climate and weather-related risks, the data quality, analytics and support done remotely, are absolutely important.
Metos USA and Paige Wireless partner for distribution and promotion of LoRaWAN solutions and network capability throughout the US
Metos USA, a US based affiliate of Pessl Instruments GmbH (Austria), has entered into an agreement with US telecommunications provider Paige Wireless to manufacture and customize hardware and smart-crop solutions for their innovative LoRaWAN network. Over the past few years, Paige Wireless has been tirelessly working to collaborate with local communities all throughout the Midwestern United States, establishing blanket coverage for their network across many areas currently underserved from other telecommunications sources.
5 Reasons Why Choose METOS by Pessl Instruments
METOS is not the only remote field monitoring solution, but we dare say that it is the solution you’ve been looking for.
It is a unique combination of measuring equipment, integrated in the cloud, to offer top quality services and decision support for disease modelling, weather forecasting, plant protection, irrigation management, asset tracking and all essential farm operations. In house scientists and tech experts work on the development of advanced solutions, to bring the highest value to the final user – the grower.
Soil Moisture Monitoring with MiniMETOS Soil
Golf course management is more than meets the eye – a nice looking turfgrass. Before every swing of the golf club happens, a long line of carefully planned steps must be carried out. A proper golf course management can make a difference in golfer’s play – from lowering the golf scores to reducing handicaps.
Agronomic Issue – SNOW: Advantages and Disadvantages
Snow is a two-edged sword, at the right time it has tremendous benefits, but at the wrong time and amount it can cause significant management issues.
FarmView – field solution from Pessl Instruments
The robust and reliable iMETOS weather stations have been used by m any wine, apple, and vegetable growers worldwide since decades. Where irrigation is needed, Pessl Instruments also recommends installation of soil moisture sensors, sold under the iMETOS brand name, to save water and costs. METOS hardware comes with a software solution for data monitoring and decision-making processes – Fieldclimate.
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EIMA Mention Award: Digital Plant Protection
We are proud to say that the jury of the EIMA technical innovation contest recognized the innovative integration of the physical weather station, weather forecast system and a tracking device and awarded us with EIMA Mention Award. Read More
ADAMA increases its digital transformation with disease prediction application, powered by Pessl Instruments
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, September 23, 2020 – ADAMA Ltd. (the “Company”), leading global crop protection company, today announced it has signed a global partnership with Pessl Instruments, providing ADAMA unlimited access to its vast portfolio of disease models for dozens of key crops around the world. Read More