Through this technology the farmer is given information which helps him make better decisions about where to sow and take specific care of the plant.

Tigsa Marketing Manager, Ana de Brolo, told sigloxxi.com: "... the company aims to offer innovative solutions for farmers, and we go a step further, increasing production and improving the quality of crops through soil analysis and diagnosis'.”

Source: sigloxxi.com

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