The main objective of the BIOMAP2SOIL project is the further development of a measurement method capturing physical, chemical and biological variability based on soil sampling.
BIOMAP2SOIL builds on the company’s MAP2SOIL solution. The solution uses a sensor capable of measuring apparent electrical conductivity at different soil depths. The sensor is attached to a tractor and is driven through an entire farm to gather data. This data is then analyzed to obtain geolocated points of soil that are characteristic of the variability of the soil, in order to collect samples for subsequent physical-chemical and biological analysis, whose laboratory results will be combined with the information provided by the sensor to create georeferenced maps that show the spatial variability of various soil parameters found in the study area and, therefore, the various soil types found within the same plot. This allows for the management of different soil types in a tailored and more efficient way.
BIOMAP2SOIL enables the measurement of the biological activity in the soil, in addition to its physical and chemical characteristics. By analysing the existence of pathogens or plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria before a crop is planted, BIOMAP2SOIL can help farmers improve efficiency in the application of agricultural inputs.
The project aims to validate and refine a cost-effective software solution based on a sampling and analysis method using statistical models. The solution enables the creation of precise soil maps and provides the basis for recommendations to farmers for integrated crop management that will optimise crop selection, irrigation, fertilisation and pest and disease control.
