Press Archives - METOS by Pessl instruments

WHAT IS… The impact of snow and cold on wheat production

January 17, 2022 by Pessl Instruments

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Snow and cold can be good for wheat production: snow provides moisture for the soil, while cold temperature can eliminate diseases or provide insulation to very cold temperatures.

»Climate change has already increased the occurrence of extreme temperature events, which has restricted the production and development of winter wheat.« (Zheng et al., 2018)

Goodbye 2021 – Welcome 2022

December 23, 2021 by Pessl Instruments

We are leaving behind one of the most challenging, yet successful, years of business operations of Pessl Instruments.

Case study: Growing Wheat with No-Tillage and Conventional Tillage technology

December 14, 2021 by Pessl Instruments

Tillage systems used in many on-farm applications for the productivity of growing wheat.

Full tillage systems used in many on-farm applications of intensive agriculture greatly impact the productivity of agricultural crops, especially under variable weather conditions experienced today.

Effects of Cold Stress on Livestock

November 25, 2021 by Pessl Instruments

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We can’t control the weather but we can try do everything possible to reduce the effects of cold temperatures and windchill on livestock

Winter months in the northern latitudes can bring significant cold stress to livestock. They must acclimatize to prolonged periods of cold temperatures and sudden arctic blasts of extremely cold weather. Animals with a good body condition score (BCS) and access to shelter are better able to withstand both severe and lengthy cold periods.

METOS weather stations can now be connected with xarvio Field Manager

November 18, 2021 by Pessl Instruments

xarvio® FIELD MANAGER expands weather station connectivity with integration of METOS by Pessl Instruments and Sencrop

Increased weather station device connectivity options for farmers globally
Integration of hyper-local, real time weather data into growth stage models to enhance crop production decisions and optimize yield
Compare local weather conditions and anticipate weather risks

Use Case: Site-specific weather forecast and work planning tools

November 17, 2021 by Pessl Instruments

You cannot control the weather. But you can control how you respond to it.

The importance of weather forecast and work planning tools in agriculture is not something that’s new, but it’s something that many of the farmers take as a beneficial and helpful must-have, when managing their work and monitoring their crops.

How to use smart traps for pest control

November 12, 2021 by Pessl Instruments

Remote Insect Monitoring and the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Pest Control

Timely pest control is essential to avoid feeding damages on your fields and plants. With better understanding of insect phenology and their impact on plants as well as following the rules of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), application of insecticides could be optimized, which has positive effects on the environment and finally human health too.

How to start insect monitoring

October 27, 2021 by Pessl Instruments

Insect monitoring – interesting, but also very complex

Insect monitoring depends on several variables and is not necessarily the same for the whole field/vineyard/orchard. This makes insect monitoring an interesting, but also very complex topic.

How to predict plant diseases

October 18, 2021 by Pessl Instruments

Sustainable plant disease protection strategies to keep your crops healthy

Over the last few years, the impact of climate change has increased rapidly. It is influencing all steps of plant production and forcing farmers to change and adapt their behaviors. They must search for new management strategies to make their farming approaches both ecological and economical, with a focus on ROI (return on investment).

How to start field monitoring

October 11, 2021 by Pessl Instruments

5 main features of entry level IoT devices for precision agriculture and field monitoring

When it comes to adoption of new technologies and utilizing advanced monitoring solutions, farming has come a long way in the last years. Real-time, actionable data and decision support based on the actual measurements from the field mean that field operations are easily optimized, reducing the unnecessary expenses, lowering the impact on the environment and producing higher quality yield.