NEW PRODUCT

Grasshopper PlatemeterFeaturing Grassland Tools Software

A game changer in grassland management and farm mapping / paddock mapping.

Grasshopper is the most accurate grass cover measurement system available on the market today. The Grasshopper algorithm was developed and validated over a three year period by True North Technologies and at the Moorepark Grassland Research Station in Ireland.

developed and validated over a three year period by True North

Farm Mapping An accurate farm map is the first decision support tool a farm needs. Critical to determining the quantity of grass on a farm, you need to know the productive area of the farm, that is, the area capable of growing grass. Grasshopper has a mapping feature you can use to accurately GPS map your entire farm and up to an additional four farms or blocks. Paddock layouts may change and can be re-mapped at any time with Grasshopper.

What You Get

• Grasshopper Sensor Unit

• A complete mechanical assembly including poles and plate

• USB type C cable

• Quick start guide and other documentation

• 24 Month warranty

• Discounted access to GrasslandTools - a dashboard to manage your grassland, mapping & soil sampling

• Allocation (Fence Placement)

Grasshopper is very easy to use. Grasshopper works on the principle of measuring the compressed sward height with millimeter accuracy. As you measure, you have full control over the moment the measure is taken –eliminating angular drop problems experienced with other methods. Once your grass walk is complete, Grasshopper uploads all your data automatically to GrasslandTools and from there to third-party databases such as PastureBase Ireland, AgriNet and others.

• Individual Drop Recording

• Auto Upload

• Comprehensive Report By Email

• Android App

• IOS App

• Auto Paddock Identification

• Built-In GPS

• Grass Wedge On App

• Colourised Grass Cover Map

• Telephone support as needed

Feature Set

• Farm & Paddock Mapping

• +/- 25kg/Ha Accuracy

• Third-Party Auto Upload

• Real-Time Seasonal Correction

• Real-Time Regional Correction

• Ambient Temperature Report

Grass Allocation Accurate covers and the correct placement of strip-fencing in the paddock is required from time to time. Using the Allocation feature in the Grasshopper App, enter the number of animals and their daily allocation of grass. The App will show you where to place the strip fence based on the current paddock cover. Grasshopper will accurately indicate where to start and stop your strip fence.

In Real-Time Real-time information on the paddock and the entire grazing platform is critical to your rotation planning as it can vary