Mr. John Dolan:

It absolutely can. It can all be tied together using data sharing. I am happy the Senator mentioned grass measuring because we think that is vital in this. It can all be tied in together along with slurry flow control valves, so if slurry is actually tested, using all these systems together, it is possible get accurate, quantifiable data of what is happening on the farm and adjust the nutrient plan to suit. Without the data, none of it really stacks up.

Another interesting point is the use of HarvestLab on self-propelled harvesters. A farmer getting his silage cut can test for proteins, dry matter content and volume. That will also help for that farmer's nutrient plan for the winter. We need good, quantifiable data.