Fertilizers are a crucial input in modern agriculture, where profit margins may be slim and maximizing yield is critical. But the rising cost of fertilizers over the last few years, particularly potash, has made it difficult for farmers to maintain optimal nutrient levels in their soil while also ensuring high-quality crops with high yields.

At Croptracker, all of our features are designed in collaboration with our users to prioritize the features that matter most. This week we’re getting ready for the growing season with the Punch Clock and Production Practices modules.

Timing is critical in the farming industry, and harvest is no exception. In the apple industry, where product may be held in controlled atmosphere (CA) storage for long periods of time, determining the ideal harvest window is even more essential to guaranteed longterm quality.

Croptracker’s system has always been designed based on the needs of growers, packers and associations. In this case study, we’d like to introduce an important client and development partner of new Croptracker modules: Schuyler Farms in Simcoe Ontario. Brett Schuyler is a former board member with Ontario Apple Growers (OAG) and current CEO at Schuyler Farms, Brett has been in the apple business since 2008.

A Croptracker success story, Brett started small with just one user and two modules to improve his harvest and labor tracking records. Now Brett has brought his experience and expertise to bear for Croptracker’s new Quality Control module.