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FieldNET Precision Variable-Rate Irrigation and Application Control

by Lindsay

FieldNET and Precision VRI organize the prescription.

Lindsay
Industry
AgricultureCrops, Fields & GreenhousesIrrigation & Farm Infrastructure
Use cases
Irrigation ControlWater OptimizationProcess Optimization
Deployment
Public SaaS
Services
InstallationSystem IntegrationManaged ServiceSupport & MaintenanceData AnalyticsSoftware Platform
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United StatesWorldwide
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The challenge

What operators are up against

Operators responsible for center-pivot irrigation systems, field management zones, multiple crops, variable soils, waterways, roads, buildings, pivot prescriptions, water and chemical application cannot continuously inspect every operating condition or developing fault. Periodic checks leave gaps between readings, while isolated local indicators provide limited history and context. A late response can cause downtime, safety exposure, equipment damage, or incomplete compliance evidence. Teams need timely measurements, clear exceptions, and a defined operating response.

The solution

How FieldNET Precision Variable-Rate Irrigation and Application Control addresses it

FieldNET Precision Variable-Rate Irrigation and Application Control combines connected field data with application software. The integrated pivot-control workflow uses configured field zones, crop areas and prescription settings to govern application rate and supported equipment operation by location. FieldNET and Precision VRI organize the prescription, machine position and application plan so each managed area receives its configured treatment. Growers vary water or chemical application by zone, avoid non-crop areas, protect sensitive locations.

How it works

Teams configure the monitored assets, users, and operating rules. The integrated pivot-control workflow uses configured field zones, crop areas and prescription settings to govern application rate and supported equipment operation by location. Field equipment exchanges operating records with FieldNET through the supported installation path; no single exact public network bearer applies. FieldNET and Precision VRI organize the prescription, machine position and application plan so each managed area receives its configured treatment. Growers vary water or chemical application by zone, avoid non-crop areas, protect sensitive locations.

SenseThe integrated pivot-control workflow uses configured field zones, crop areas and prescription settings to govern application rate and supported equipment operation by location.
ConnectField equipment exchanges operating records with FieldNET through the supported installation path; no single exact public network bearer applies.
AnalyzeFieldNET and Precision VRI organize the prescription, machine position and application plan so each managed area receives its configured treatment.
ActGrowers vary water or chemical application by zone, avoid non-crop areas, protect sensitive locations.

Vendor documentation: link 1 · vendor website

Evidence level: L4 · Verified outcomes: how evidence levels work

Why teams choose it

Location and asset data

The integrated pivot-control workflow uses configured field zones, crop areas and prescription settings to govern application rate and supported equipment operation by location

Supported data exchange

Field equipment exchanges operating records with FieldNET through the supported installation path; no single exact public network bearer applies

Operational analytics

FieldNET and Precision VRI organize the prescription, machine position and application plan so each managed area receives its configured treatment

Operational response

Growers vary water or chemical application by zone, avoid non-crop areas, protect sensitive locations

Deployment context

Designed for commercial farms with spatially variable soils, multiple crops, irregular field features or exclusion zones that require location-specific pivot application

Role-based visibility

Authorized users can review current status, history, and operating exceptions

Prerequisites

Limitations / not covered

Documented deployments

Customer-confirmedReported fewer field trips, better input efficiency

Remote irrigation control reduces field trips and input waste

The Ochsner family uses FieldNET to manage pivots, water, fertilizer and fuel

Crop farm · North America: United States · Multi-field irrigated farming operation
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Evidence reviewed28–35% water savings

Parilla saves 28–35% water and grows about 30% more produce with Precision VRI

More than 70 pivots now use Precision VRI and FieldNET after the first system paid for itself in one crop.

Commercial crop producer · Mallee region, South Australia · 70+ pivots connected through FieldNET · deployed 2011
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