Estimation of pasture dry matter: comparative study between Rising Plate Meter and Grassmaster probe

J. Serrano; J. Franco; S. Shahidian; A. Serrano; F. Moral

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Estimation of pasture dry matter: comparative study between Rising Plate Meter and Grassmaster probe

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Pages:: 393–402

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004725232_050

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This study evaluated two expedient electronic sensors: a rising plate meter (RPM), and a “Grassmaster II” capacitance probe (GMII) to estimate pasture dry matter (DM, kg/ha). The sampling process consisted of sensor measurements, followed by pasture collection and laboratory reference analysis. A total of 288 pasture samples were collected throughout the 2023/2024 pasture growing season. The best DM estimation model was obtained based on the measurements carried out in February in the case of GMII probe (R²=0.61) and December 2023 and February 2024 in the case of RPM (R²=0.76). The results open perspectives for other work which would allow the testing, calibration, and validation of these electronic sensors in a wider range of pasture production conditions, to improve their accuracy as decision-making support tools in pasture management.

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Precision agriculture '25

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Publisher:: Wageningen Academic

Print Publication Date:: 18 Jun 2025

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