SoilCares Adviser Africa (12 month license) & Handheld Scanner
Imagine using a handheld portable tool to monitor key soil parameters and get instant fertiliser recommendations on your phone. This is now possible with AgroCares Scanner and SoilCares Adviser app.
The app indicates the level of total nitrogen (N), total phosphorus (P), and exchangeable potassium (K) in the soil, as well as pH level, organic carbon and cation exchange capacity.
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SoilCares Adviser Africa & Handheld Scanner
AgroCares Scanner is a handheld device that relies on near-infrared sensor and a connection to AgroCares database to provide (via a mobile phone) quick, on-the-spot monitoring of nutrients in soil.
SoilCares Adviser Africa app allows you to use the AgroCares Scanner for analysis of key soil parameters including: total nitrogen (N), total phosphorus (P), and exchangeable potassium (K) in the soil, as well as pH level, organic carbon and cation exchange capacity. These parameters are placed into one of three ranges: low, adequate and high. The report also specifies the crop types suitable for the scanned soil and provides crop-specific fertiliser recommendations.
What do you need?
- AgroCares Scanner
- A smartphone with Android 5.0 or higher
- SoilCares Adviser Africa installed on your smartphone
- A valid license to use the app
- Internet connection
The package includes:
Annual license for the SoilCares Adviser Africa app
AgroCares Scanner that will be delivered in an aluminum case along with:
- Calibration Cap: a cap for 'Standard Sample' and 'Background Scan' calibrations.
- Sample tray: a tray where the sample is scanned from.
- USB Cable: charging cable of the Scanner.
- Power sockets (2): USB adaptor + International power plugs type A and C
- Cleaning products: brush and dry cleaning wipes
- Instruction manual
The package does not include a smartphone
How does it work?
- You connect your smart phone to the AgroCares Scanner via Bluetooth
- The app guides you through the soil scanning process
- 5 scans of the soil sample are required
- The whole procedure takes about 10 minutes
- The final result: soil report containing the current status of your soil, suitable crop types and fertilization and management advice
SoilCares Adviser Africa is available for Android devices and can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
