max-poltor/Fertilizer_point_application_rates_calculator

The tool estimates the amount of required fertilizer point applications with a bottle lid, technique commonly practiced in Africa This tool is provided to ease the procedure of calculating the amount of required fertilizer point applications with a bottle lid, technique commonly practiced in Africa. One bottle lid full of one fertilizer will have a different weight compared to the same bottle lid full of another type of fertilizer, as fertilizers are known to vary in density. With this web app in just a few clicks one can figure out correct amount to apply taking into consideration planting spacing, fertilizer type and application rate. link to try point application rates calculator Try it yourself! Four easy steps 1. Enter field area in ha or acres. If you do not know your field area, leave the default value (1) 2. Enter distance between rows and plants within a row 3. Choose the fertilizer you wish to apply 4. Enter the application rate and click the button The inspiration and data for this web app were taken from The Fertilizer Calibration Tool, developed by the OFRA (Optimising Fertilizer Recommendations in Africa) team, the project led by the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (Fertilizer Use Optimization in Sub-Saharan Africa. Charles S. Wortmann and Keith Sones (eds). CAB International, Nairobi, Kenya).