Making the production available as animal feed also has a positive impact on the environment, as water needs are reduced by 30-35%, while nitrogen fertilization can also be reduced. Conversely, a crop designed to be available as animal feed, the producer’s income can be increased if a high seed yield potential is predicted. Conventional grain crop management falls short in targeting how to utilize production, due to the lack of a reliable and scientifically validated biomass estimation system and timely prediction of grain production.

With such a system, the farmer will be able to make the appropriate decision on how to exploit production as early as possible in the growing season. Therefore, profit could be increased and at the same time the environmental footprint of grain cultivation could be reduced, aiming to produce low-input products that are more environmentally friendly.