Maximising SFI Rewards with Agrii’s Expertise

The SFI’s PRF1 action offers £27/ha/year for growers adopting variable rate applications (VRA) of nutrients. This three-year agreement aims to improve nutrient use efficiency while ensuring compliance with sustainable practices.

Key Requirements for PRF1 Compliance

Growers must meet specific criteria to qualify for PRF1 payments:

• Use VRA equipment pre-programmed with data from zonal soil or crop testing, or remote sensing.
• Apply major nutrients (N, P, K, and Mg) using accurate, up-to-date data.
• Conduct nitrogen VRAs no more than 14 days after generating crop reflectance data.

Overcoming Challenges with ClearSky

Spring 2024 highlighted the importance of reliable data for nitrogen applications. Agrii’s ClearSky platform provides cloud-free imagery to ensure growers meet PRF1’s 14-day requirement, overcoming the limitations of traditional satellite systems.

Maximising PRF1 Benefits

Agrii’s agronomists work with growers to:

• Develop compliant VRA files using soil and crop data.
• Ensure accurate applications that optimise yield and minimise waste.
• Provide detailed reporting to demonstrate adherence to SFI requirements.