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Key reasons for using NIR in the Orkel Compactor
- Better average measurement: Compared to traditional lab testing which analyzes a few samples, integrated NIR technology analyzes a much larger number of samples in real-time, providing a more representative overall picture of the forage quality and significantly reducing the uncertainty in the average composition of the entire stock. While individual NIR measurements may have a slightly higher margin of error, the large volume of data points leads to a more accurate average.
- Transparent and Informed Trading: The detailed information provided by NIR technology makes the trading of round bales more transparent and informed, as both buyers and sellers are aware of the product’s quality. Knowing the content of each bale makes the seller and buyer aware of what they are trading and can set a better price.
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- Immediate Forage Quality Analysis: NIR technology allows for automatical and rapid analysis of agricultural materials, in real-time.
- Enhanced Quality Control: By monitoring parameters like moisture and nutrient content in real-time, operators can ensure that the harvested material meets desired quality standards. This allows for immediate checks on the composition of the bales as they are being made.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: The availability of real-time data enables immediate adjustments and optimizations of the baling process, for better material flow, faster baling and more dense bales.
- Better planning and management: The precise data generated by NIR systems supports data-driven decision making. It allows users to make informed decisions and optimize feed management. With detailed information about the nutritional content of forage, farmers can tailor feed to the specific needs of their animals, potentially improving their health, growth, and overall performance.
- Support for Sustainable Practices: By facilitating better-informed decision-making regarding feed management, NIR spectroscopy can contribute to more efficient resource utilization and reduce waste, potentially lowering the environmental footprint of livestock farming.
- Convenient Data Access and Management: The data collected by NIR systems can be accessed in real-time on the Compactor display and a dedicated NIR display. If the system has telematics, the data can also be viewed on a phone or computer as a list of bales in PDF or Excel format. Excel files can also be obtained via USB from the display. By adding Orkel BaleID to the system the data can also follow each bale by the QR code on the bale.