using the high resolution view capture (up to 5cm/pixel) we may detect directly from the RGB field view anomalies .

see in the following case a sugar cane field:

1-a weak area with low plant population

2-an area infested by weeds

3-an area were a pathogen : insect ,fungus ,nematode attacked strongly the crop.

an  investigation in the field will be needed to confirm the first diagnostic and will allow an adequate application map using a Variable Rate treatment once using our "Crop geo"  field classification.

we shall meet our 3 targets : reducing costs , avoiding damage and increasing yield

the scouting may investigate the following: 

• soil type variability
•  soil water holding capacity    
• nutrients deficiency
• vegetative and biomass variability
• herbicide residual effect
• fungus insect or disease propagation
• water irregular application
• excessive vegetative growth
• nematodes or soil disease spots
• irregular tillage
• impact of previous tillage