Diy Calibration Method - C-Dax pasture meter+ Operation Manual

DIY Calibration Method

Every farm is different in terms of Soil type, pasture type and climate. Pasture
measuring devices are calibrated on a regional basis and may not always be
representative of your particular farming operation.
This DIY Calibration Method will allow you to self calibrate your Pasturemeter+
so you can make decisions with confidence on your collected data.
1. Find a range of paddocks to calibrate against – Pre Grazing, post grazing,
and in between (approximately 5 paddocks).
2. Turn your Pasturemeter+ on and set the units to mm.
3. Sit the Pasturemeter+ over each of your pastures of differing growth
stages.
1600KgDM/ha
4. Read the height off the console and record in Column A in the table
provided.
5. Visually estimate (using consultant or experienced visual pasture
estimator) the pasture cover (kgDM/ha) underneath the pasture sensor
and record in the table provided.
6. Use the calculation steps and table to calculate your personal calibration
equation for your farm.
2100KgDM/ha
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