Sim.Ba-N: a tool for dynamic fertilisation management

The objective of this research was to develop an Internet service for farmers and technicians for dynamic fertilisation management. The software estimates real nitrogen requirements for crops based on soil characteristics and daily weather data. The advantage of this service is that it makes it possible to update the advice while the crop is growing in line with pre-set production goals and real weather conditions. Thus, the N-Balance can be calculated in three different ways: as a forecast, work in progress or final balance. The research has been done within the LIFE OptiMa-N Project, conducted by CRPA and funded by the European Commission, the Emilia-Romagna Region, the Provinces of Parma, Reggio Emilia and Modena and three companies working in the area of water purification.