Case Studies

Press Wheel & Seed Sensing Technology Studies

Cost Benefit Analysis by MRSB:

Cost Benefit Analysis of BSSI Press Wheel & Seed Sensing.

PEI Climate Challenge

Measuring impacts of bluefield seeding solutions seed sensing technology on meeting pei’s net zero goals and on overall farm productivity associated with pei potato production.

2024 Potato Expo Austin, Texas

Increase productivity and quality with more accurate seed placements.

Seed Sensing Technology Evaluation

In 2022 and 2023 several trials were conducted to evaluate Bluefield Seeding Solutions Inc. (BSSI) press wheel (PW) and seed sensing technology (SST) versus conventional potato planting systems.

Sensing Technology from Genesis Crop Services

Evaluation of Bluefield Seeding Solutions seed sensing technology

Comparison of Tuber Yields and Quality

Comparison of tuber yields and quality from precision/ideally spaced potato seed pieces vs. less-than-ideal spaced seed.

Precise Product Placement Studies

Qualls Agriculture Laboratory – PPP Trial Summary

Atlantic AgriTech – Fertility Trial 

Atlantic AgriTech – Insecticide/Fungicide Trial

Environmental Benefits Research

Environmental Impact Assessment of Seed Sensing Technology by Bluefield Seeding Solutions

September 14, 2024
Aitazaz Farooque, PhD, P.Eng, P.Ag (UPEI)

Enhancing Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Potato Production: Environmental and Economic Impacts of Implementing Seed Sensing Technology to Reduce “Skips” and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

August 14, 2024
David Burton, PhD, FCSSS (Dalhousie AC)