REAL-TIME PLANT TISSUE ANALYSIS
MAKE TIMELY INFORMED DECISIONS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR NUTRIENT USE
“Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company founded in 2020 to unlock agronomic potential, announces its expansion into 13 states across the USA with its groundbreaking LENS system. This innovative real-time crop management technology is poised to transform how agronomists and farmers manage their crops, providing unparalleled insights and efficiency. With its mission to integrate real-time plant tissue analysis into agri-business workflows, Picketa Systems is making significant strides in the adoption of precision crop management.
The LENS evaluates the nutrient content of 13 key macro and micronutrients instantly, facilitating data-driven decisions for precise nutrient management. Recognized with the Most Innovative Startup award at the 2023 Innovate NB Awards, Picketa Systems is committed to transforming agriculture through responsible resource management.
The technology offers real-time tissue analysis, allowing agronomists and farmers to make informed decisions when it matters most. “Growers are impressed with the speed at which the results are available, we have been able to show the effectiveness of our products.” says an agronomist at William Houde Ltée, an independently owned and operated agricultural products and services company in Québec, who’ve been using the LENS since 2023.
Initially designed for potato analysis, the LENS has expanded its capabilities to include tissue analysis of corn, a key crop for US farmers. Despite being a cornerstone crop, only a fraction of top-producing corn farmers regularly test their plants throughout the season, highlighting a crucial gap in the industry.
The LENS works by analyzing crop tissues and comparing them to a global database of crop conditions gathered from tens of thousands of plants at different growth stages. Its reliability has been demonstrated through repeated studies conducted across hundreds of fields on four continents.
For agri-businesses, the LENS is the ultimate nutrient management system, providing unparalleled insights into plant tissue nutrient data. “This product acts as a lie detector, helping us stay in check and ensuring accuracy. It presents an excellent opportunity to showcase the effectiveness of our crop protection and other products, making it an invaluable asset for showcasing their effectiveness.” says Lloyd from Taber Home and Farms in Alberta, Canada.
Looking ahead, Picketa Systems aims to further collaborate with leading agronomists, expand the range of crops analyzed by the LENS, and broaden accessibility for growers nationwide.
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