The image analysis system FertiEye from the French company Sky Agriculture automatically adjusts fertiliser spreaders based on the fertiliser used in the field. On the basis of a photo of the fertiliser, FertiEye directly adjusts the spreader.
The FertiEye image analysis system from the French machinery manufacturer Sky Agriculture (formerly Sulky) takes a sample of the fertiliser, assesses the shape and size of the granules, and calculates how they can best be spread. FertiEye then automatically adjusts the fertiliser spreader using Wi-Fi.
No samples required
Unlike other image analysis systems, FertiEye does not only look at a photo, but also measures the diameter, angularity, and fractional distribution of each fertiliser granule. Within 5 seconds the user has the correct settings, without first having to send samples to a laboratory.
More precision
With FertiEye, a user sees colour-coded maps that show where too much or too little fertiliser has been applied. The spreader can then be adjusted immediately to use fertilisers more efficiently.
The system also provides insight into fertiliser quality prior to purchase and shows which working width is achievable. According to Julien Burel, CEO of Väderstad, FertiEye helps farmers to spread with high precision and thus achieve even crop emergence.
FertiEye will be available from 2026 through importer Farmstore in The Dutch town of Cuyk in the Netherlands.
