Pasture Fertilization Guide
The Fertilization module allows recording fertilizer applications in pastures and keeping detailed control of costs, quantities applied, and their relation to the inventory of supplies.
Fertilization Screen
The main table shows the historical fertilization records for the selected pasture:
| Field |
Description |
| Date |
Day when the fertilization was performed. |
| Type |
Indicates whether the application was manual or mechanized. |
| Fertilizer |
Selected fertilizer (e.g., Urea). |
| Amount (kg/ha) |
Quantity applied per hectare. |
| Total Amount (kg) |
Automatically calculated according to the size of the pasture. |
| Product Cost ($) |
Monetary value of the fertilizer used. |
| Work Time (hrs) |
Hours spent on application. |
| Mechanization Cost ($) |
If machinery was used. |
| Fertilization Cost ($) |
Total of all associated costs. |
| Observation |
Free field for additional notes. |
👉 Important Note: IdeasFarm automatically calculates the total amount of fertilizer to apply by multiplying the entered dose per hectare by the pasture area.
Registering a New Fertilization
By clicking New, a form opens where the following fields are completed:
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Date → Select the application date.
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Fertilizer:
- Must be chosen from supplies previously entered in the Supplies Module.
- If it is not in the inventory, you can:
- Add a new product (adds it to the inventory).
- Add stock (increase existing product quantity).
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Amount (kg/ha) → Dose per hectare.
The system automatically calculates the total amount (kg) based on the pasture size.
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Application Type → Select between manual or mechanized.
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Work Time (hrs) → Record the hours spent.
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Observations → Optional field for additional details.
Notes and Tips
- Each recorded fertilization automatically deducts the used fertilizer from the supplies inventory.
- The system allows keeping a historical record of applied doses, associated costs, and their economic impact on the farm.
- It is recommended to keep the Supplies Module updated to accurately reflect available inputs.
- Fertilization analysis, together with grazing and forage measurements, allows evaluating pasture productive response and improving planning.