Variable Rate Seeding and Fertility for Improved Profitability and Sustainability in the Potato Industry

The proposed project will aim to improve traditional farming practices where seed and fertilizer are applied uniformly throughout a field without taking soil variability into account. Variable rate applications have shown the potential to help farmers save money while increasing the quality of their crop and minimizing environmental impacts. This research will help the Prince Edward Island Potato Board work with growers to implement sustainable practices on the island by optimizing fertilizer application in fields and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from the soil. It will also advance clean precision agriculture technologies that can be applied anywhere in Canada where potato production occurs.

Faculty Supervisor:

Aitazaz Farooque

Student:

Partner:

Prince Edward Island Potato Board

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Prince Edward Island

Program: