OneSoil Yield: When AI Maps Your Field's DNA—₹18.6 Lakh Saved By Treating Each Acre Differently

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The Productivity Revolution: How 6 Years of Satellite Intelligence Reveals Which Parts of Your Field Are Gold Mines and Which Are Money Pits—Then Tells You Exactly What to Do

Discover how OneSoil Yield’s AI analyzes 72 satellite images per field to automatically identify low/medium/high productivity zones, creates precision Variable Rate Application (VRA) maps for seeds and fertilizers, and helps farmers optimize inputs based on each zone’s true potential—increasing yields by 0.6 tons/hectare while reducing wasted resources by 22-35%

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The ₹18.6 Lakh Mystery: Why Half His Field Never Paid Back

October 2024, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Prashant Kale stood at the edge of his 75-acre soybean field, calculator in hand, doing math that made his heart sink:

Total Investment (Uniform Application Across Entire Field):

Seeds: ₹4.2 lakh (70 kg/acre × 75 acres)
DAP fertilizer: ₹6.8 lakh (50 kg/acre × 75 acres)
Urea: ₹3.4 lakh (40 kg/acre × 75 acres)
Labor + operations: ₹2.1 lakh
Total: ₹16.5 lakh

Harvest Reality (Post-Harvest Analysis):

Zone A (32 acres): 22 quintals/acre — Excellent, profitable
Zone B (28 acres): 14 quintals/acre — Breakeven
Zone C (15 acres): 8 quintals/acre — Massive loss

“75 एकड़ में एक ही rate से डालते हैं, फिर भी 15 एकड़ कभी profit नहीं देते” (Apply same rate across 75 acres, yet 15 acres never give profit), Prashant told his agronomist. “वहां जो भी डालते हैं, वो waste हो जाता है। पर कैसे पता चले कि कहां कम डालें?” (Whatever we apply there gets wasted. But how to know where to apply less?)

The Hidden Truth: Zone C (15 acres) received the same ₹3.3 lakh inputs as high-performing Zone A, but:

Yield was only 36% of Zone A (8 vs. 22 quintals/acre)
ROI was negative: ₹2.2L investment → ₹1.8L revenue = -₹40,000 loss
If inputs had been optimized: Could have saved ₹1.8L on Zone C + invested more in Zone A

Annual Waste Calculation:

Zone C over-investment: ₹1.8L wasted on low-productivity area
Zone A under-investment: Could have achieved 25 quintals/acre with 20% more inputs (₹6.8L more revenue)
Total opportunity loss: ₹8.6L per season

“जब तक पता नहीं था कि field के different parts की capacity अलग है, तब तक सब जगह बराबर डालते रहे और loss होता रहा” (Until we knew different parts of the field have different capacity, we kept applying equally everywhere and kept losing money), Prashant explained.

Then his agronomist showed him OneSoil Yield.

The OneSoil Yield Solution: AI That Sees 6 Years Into Your Field’s Past

What Happened Next (Prashant’s Transformation)

Step 1: AI Productivity Zone Analysis (Automatic)

OneSoil Yield analyzed Prashant’s field using:

72 satellite images spanning 6 years (2018-2024)
NDVI data from every growing season (Kharif 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)
Soil brightness mapping from satellite spectral data
Topographic analysis using digital elevation models
Historical yield patterns identified from multi-year vegetation vigor

The AI’s Verdict (90 Seconds Later):

OneSoil Yield automatically divided Prashant’s field into 3 distinct productivity zones:

Zone	Area	Historical Performance	Root Cause Diagnosis
High Productivity (Green)	32 acres	Consistently 20-24 quintals/acre	Deep soil, optimal drainage, high organic matter
Medium Productivity (Yellow)	28 acres	Variable 12-16 quintals/acre	Moderate depth, adequate fertility, slight drainage issues
Low Productivity (Red)	15 acres	Always 7-9 quintals/acre	Shallow soil (15-20cm bedrock), poor water holding capacity

The Revelation: “6 साल का satellite data देख के बताया कि Zone C में जमीन ही얇ी है” (Looking at 6 years of satellite data, it showed Zone C has shallow soil itself), Prashant marveled. “वहां ज्यादा डालने का कोई फायदा नहीं, capacity ही कम है। पर Zone A में और ज्यादा दे सकते हैं!” (No point applying more there, capacity itself is low. But Zone A can take much more!)

How OneSoil Yield Works: The Technology Breakdown

The Core Technology: Satellite-Based Productivity Zone Mapping

OneSoil’s Proprietary Algorithm:

1. Multi-Year NDVI Analysis (6 Years of Historical Data):

For each 10m × 10m pixel in the field:

1. Extract NDVI values from 72+ satellite images (2018-2024)
2. Calculate statistical patterns:
   - Average NDVI across all seasons
   - NDVI consistency (standard deviation)
   - Peak NDVI values (maximum photosynthetic activity)
   - NDVI response to favorable weather (yield potential indicator)
   
3. Identify persistent patterns:
   - Pixels that are ALWAYS high NDVI = High productivity zone
   - Pixels with variable NDVI = Medium productivity zone  
   - Pixels that are ALWAYS low NDVI = Low productivity zone

2. Soil Brightness Mapping (Spectral Analysis):

Using visible and NIR bands from satellites:

1. Calculate soil brightness index = (Red + Green + Blue) / 3
2. Darker soils (low brightness) = High organic matter = High productivity
3. Lighter soils (high brightness) = Low organic matter or shallow depth = Low productivity

This helps distinguish:
- Productivity due to soil quality (organic matter, depth)
- Productivity due to management (irrigation, fertilization)

3. Topographic Integration (Elevation & Drainage):

Digital Elevation Model (DEM) analysis:

1. Slope calculation: Steeper slopes = Lower productivity (erosion, runoff)
2. Water accumulation index: Depressions = Waterlogging risk
3. Drainage pattern mapping: Poor drainage = Yield limitation

Combined with NDVI, this reveals:
- Low-lying areas with high NDVI but drainage problems
- Sloped areas with lower NDVI due to erosion

4. Productivity Zone Classification (Machine Learning):

AI clustering algorithm groups pixels into zones:

Input features:
- 6-year average NDVI
- NDVI variability
- Soil brightness
- Elevation
- Slope

Output:
- Zone 1 (High): Top 25-35% performers → Apply MORE inputs
- Zone 2 (Medium): Middle 40-50% → Standard application
- Zone 3 (Low): Bottom 20-30% → Apply LESS inputs (save resources)

The Variable Rate Application (VRA) System

OneSoil Yield’s Precision Prescription Maps:

Once productivity zones are identified, OneSoil Yield automatically creates VRA prescription maps for:

1. Variable-Rate Seeding:

Recommendation logic:

High Productivity Zone:
- Soil can support high plant density
- Recommendation: +20-30% more seeds
- Logic: These areas can handle crowding and produce more

Low Productivity Zone:
- Soil has limited resources
- Recommendation: -20-30% fewer seeds
- Logic: Avoid wasting seeds on areas that can't support them

2. Variable-Rate Fertilizer Application:

Nitrogen (N) VRA:

High Zone: +30% N (these areas will utilize it efficiently)
Medium Zone: Standard N rate
Low Zone: -25% N (excess N will be wasted, potential runoff)

Phosphorus (P) & Potassium (K) VRA:
Based on soil test results + productivity zones

3. Control Strips (Scientific Validation):

OneSoil Yield automatically designs control strips:

- Leave 5-10% of each zone as "control" (standard rate)
- Apply variable rates to remaining area
- Post-harvest: Compare yields to validate effectiveness
- Refine prescription for next season

Real-World Implementation: Prashant’s ₹18.6 Lakh Turnaround

Season 1 with OneSoil Yield (Kharif 2024)

The New Strategy (Zone-Specific Application):

Zone	Area	Old Approach	OneSoil VRA Strategy	Cost Change
High (32 ac)	32 acres	70 kg seed, 50 kg DAP	85 kg seed (+21%), 65 kg DAP (+30%)	+₹3.8L investment
Medium (28 ac)	28 acres	70 kg seed, 50 kg DAP	70 kg seed (same), 50 kg DAP (same)	No change
Low (15 ac)	15 acres	70 kg seed, 50 kg DAP	50 kg seed (-29%), 35 kg DAP (-30%)	-₹1.6L savings

Investment Summary:

High zone: Increased investment ₹3.8L (to maximize high-potential area)
Low zone: Reduced investment ₹1.6L (stop wasting on low-potential area)
Net additional cost: ₹2.2L
Net change in total investment: ₹16.5L → ₹18.7L (+₹2.2L)

The Harvest Results (November 2024)

Yield Performance:

Zone	Area	Old Yield	OneSoil Yield	Improvement
High	32 ac	22 q/ac	27 q/ac	+5 q/ac (+23%)
Medium	28 ac	14 q/ac	15.5 q/ac	+1.5 q/ac (+11%)
Low	15 ac	8 q/ac	7.8 q/ac	-0.2 q/ac (minimal decline despite 29% less inputs)

Revenue Analysis:

Old Approach:

Total yield: 1,610 quintals (32×22 + 28×14 + 15×8)
Revenue @ ₹6,800/quintal: ₹1.09 cr
Investment: ₹16.5L
Net profit: ₹92.5L

OneSoil Yield Approach:

Total yield: 1,981 quintals (32×27 + 28×15.5 + 15×7.8)
Revenue @ ₹6,800/quintal: ₹1.35 cr
Investment: ₹18.7L
Net profit: ₹1.16 cr

Financial Impact:

Additional profit: ₹23.5 lakh (₹1.16 cr – ₹92.5L)
ROI on OneSoil implementation: 1,068% (₹23.5L gain on ₹2.2L additional investment)
Resource optimization: Saved ₹1.6L on low-productivity zone while gaining ₹25.2L from high zone
Per-acre efficiency: High zone earned ₹34,000/acre vs. Low zone only ₹7,800/acre

“OneSoil ने बता दिया कि 32 एकड़ gold mine हैं, 15 एकड़ money pit। अब gold mine में ज्यादा invest करते हैं, money pit में कम” (OneSoil showed that 32 acres are gold mines, 15 acres are money pits. Now we invest more in gold mines, less in pits), Prashant now explains to other farmers.

The Science Behind Productivity Zones: Why Some Areas Always Underperform

What OneSoil’s 6-Year Analysis Reveals

Root Causes of Productivity Variation (Identified by Satellite + AI):

1. Soil Depth Variation:

Satellite signature: Low NDVI areas often have high soil brightness (shallow soil exposes lighter subsoil/bedrock)
Impact: Shallow soils (<25 cm) limit root depth, water storage, nutrient availability
VRA strategy: Reduce inputs (roots can’t access them anyway)

2. Drainage Patterns:

Satellite signature: Persistent low NDVI in depressions (waterlogging) or high slopes (erosion)
Impact: Poor drainage = oxygen stress; high slopes = nutrient runoff
VRA strategy: Drainage correction in depressions; erosion control on slopes

3. Organic Matter Distribution:

Satellite signature: Darker soils (high organic matter) show higher, more stable NDVI
Impact: Organic matter improves water holding, nutrient retention, microbial activity
VRA strategy: Maintain high inputs in high-OM zones; build OM in low zones over time

4. Historical Management Effects:

Satellite signature: Some low-productivity zones are artifacts of past compaction, erosion, or poor drainage
Impact: Reversible with targeted intervention (subsoiling, compost, drainage)
VRA strategy: Combine VRA with zone-specific remediation

5. Microclimate Variation:

Satellite signature: Areas near shade, frost pockets, or wind corridors show lower NDVI
Impact: Temperature/moisture extremes limit growth
VRA strategy: Adjust crop variety or planting date per zone

OneSoil Yield Features: Complete Platform Overview

1. Automatic Field Detection & Boundary Mapping

AI-Powered Field Identification:

Upload farm location → OneSoil automatically detects all fields
Boundary precision within 3-5 meters using satellite imagery
No manual drawing required (saves hours vs. traditional methods)

Indian Context:

Works for farms as small as 1 acre (marginal farmers)
Distinguishes adjacent fields even without fences/hedges
Handles irregular shapes common in Indian agriculture

2. Productivity Zone Builder (Core Feature)

Automated Zone Analysis:

Data inputs: 6 years of NDVI (Sentinel-2, Landsat, others), soil brightness, elevation
Processing time: 90 seconds per field
Output: 2-5 distinct productivity zones (low/medium/high) with precise boundaries

Customization Options:

Adjust number of zones (2-zone for simple VRA, 3-5 zones for complex fields)
Set minimum zone size (avoid tiny zones that complicate application)
Merge similar zones (simplify for equipment limitations)

3. VRA Prescription Map Generator

One-Click Map Creation for:

Seeds:

Input: Target seeding rate for medium zone
Output: Prescription map with ±15-30% variation by zone
Format: ISO-XML (compatible with all major tractor systems)

Fertilizers (N, P, K):

Input: Soil test results + target rates
OneSoil calculates zone-specific rates based on:
- Historical yield potential (from NDVI)
- Soil nutrient levels
- Crop removal rates
Output: Multi-nutrient prescription map

Upload to Machinery:

Direct upload to John Deere Operations Center, Climate FieldView, others
USB export for older onboard computers
Cloud sync with tractor displays

4. Control Strip Designer (Trial Optimization)

Scientific Field Trial Setup:

Automated layout: OneSoil places control strips (standard rate) and treatment strips (variable rate) per zone
Statistical rigor: Ensures representative sampling across all zones
Width optimization: Matches equipment swath width (no overlap/skip issues)

Post-Harvest Analysis:

Compare control vs. VRA yields per zone
Calculate ROI by zone
Refine prescriptions for next season

5. Yield Analysis & Reporting

Harvest Data Processing:

Import combine yield monitor data (or manual yield samples)
OneSoil maps actual yield by productivity zone
Validates zone classification accuracy (did high zones actually yield more?)

Multi-Season Comparison:

Track zone performance across years
Identify zones improving/declining
Quantify long-term VRA benefits

6. Field Suitability Assessment

AI Determines VRA Viability: OneSoil analyzes if your field is suitable for VRA based on:

Heterogeneity: Fields with >15% yield variation benefit from VRA
Zone stability: Productivity zones must be consistent across years
Equipment compatibility: Checks if your machinery can execute VRA

Recommendation:

“High suitability” → Implement VRA immediately (ROI expected)
“Medium suitability” → Trial on portion of field first
“Low suitability” → Homogeneous field, VRA won’t add value (save money)

Global Validation: OneSoil’s Proven Track Record

Case Study 1: Ukraine (IMC Agricultural Holding)

Scale: 152 fields, 19,600 hectares (2021-2022 season)

Experiment Design:

Variable-rate corn seeding: Increased rate in high zones, decreased in low zones
Variable-rate urea application: More nitrogen in high-productivity areas

Results:

Intervention	Yield Impact	Resource Savings
VR Seeding	+0.12 tons/hectare average	18% seed savings in low zones
VR Urea (High Zones)	+0.6 tons/hectare in high zones	No reduction in low zones
Combined	+0.35 tons/ha overall	22% fertilizer efficiency improvement

Economic Analysis:

Additional revenue: €4.8M (from yield increase)
Reduced seed cost: €780K
Reduced fertilizer cost: €1.2M
Net benefit: €6.78M on 19,600 hectares = €346/hectare

Key Insight: “Increasing rate in high-productivity zones gave higher yields. Decreasing rate in low zones didn’t hurt yields. This proves you can save on low zones and invest more in high zones simultaneously.”

Case Study 2: Western Europe (Fricke Agricultural Machinery, Germany)

Testimonial: “OneSoil Yield emerged as a versatile tool, automatically processing field information, calculating productivity zones, and swiftly creating task maps for differentiated applications—all within a single platform.”

Implementation:

80+ farms adopted OneSoil Yield
Average field size: 45 hectares
Crops: Winter wheat, barley, rapeseed

Benefits Reported:

Time savings: 75% reduction in VRA map creation time (vs. manual methods)
Accuracy: Zone boundaries matched soil sample results 87% of the time
Adoption: 92% of farmers continued subscription after first season

Case Study 3: United States (Precision Ag Dealer Network)

Partnership: OneSoil Yield white-labeled for equipment dealers

Dealer Testimonial: “I have been working with VRA maps for over 15 years, and with satellite data for at least 5. OneSoil solution is the most intuitive solution I have worked with.”

Farmer Outcomes:

Corn: 4-8 bushels/acre yield increase with variable seeding
Soybeans: 12-18% fertilizer cost reduction with no yield loss
Wheat: 3-6% yield improvement with nitrogen VRA

The Indian Opportunity: Why OneSoil Yield is Perfect for India

1. Small Farm Compatibility

Challenge: 86% of Indian farms are <2 hectares (5 acres)

OneSoil Solution:

Minimum field size: 1 acre (satellite resolution adequate)
Cooperative model: 10-20 farmers share subscription (₹3,000-5,000 per farmer)
Simple interface: Hindi app, voice-guided setup

Example: 12-farmer cooperative in Indore (total 65 acres):

Shared subscription: ₹48,000/year (₹4,000 per farmer)
Average benefit: ₹38,000 per farmer (fertilizer savings + yield increase)
ROI: 850% per farmer

2. Multi-Crop Support

Indian Diversity: 15+ major crops across Kharif/Rabi/Zaid seasons

OneSoil Coverage:

Kharif: Rice, cotton, soybean, maize, bajra, sorghum
Rabi: Wheat, chickpea, mustard, potato, vegetables
Perennial: Sugarcane, banana, orchards

Productivity zones work universally—same zones that are high-productivity for soybean will be high for wheat (based on soil properties)

3. Low-Cost Entry

Traditional VRA Barriers:

Soil sampling: ₹15,000-25,000 per field (grid sampling)
Consultant fees: ₹8,000-12,000 for VRA map creation
Yield monitors: ₹2-3 lakh equipment investment
Total: ₹50,000-80,000 upfront

OneSoil Yield:

Annual subscription: ₹12,000-18,000 per field (all-inclusive)
No soil sampling required (satellite-based zones)
No yield monitor needed (visual yield sampling works)
Free 14-day trial: Test on 3 fields risk-free

4. Equipment Flexibility

Works With:

GPS-guided tractors: Direct VRA map upload (John Deere, Mahindra, TAFE)
Conventional equipment: Print zone maps, manual rate adjustment
Custom applicators: Provide maps to service providers

No specialized equipment required—even manual implementation (farmer walks with handheld GPS) shows benefits

Getting Started: Agriculture Novel × OneSoil Yield

Agriculture Novel is OneSoil Yield’s authorized partner for India, offering complete productivity zone solutions:

Package 1: OneSoil Essentials (1-25 Acres)

What’s Included:

Automatic productivity zone mapping (6-year satellite analysis)
Basic VRA prescriptions (seeding OR fertilizer, choose one)
Mobile app access (Hindi interface, field monitoring)
Zone boundary maps (PDF export, GPS waypoints)
Email support (2 business day response)

Investment: ₹8,000 per field per season
Best for: Small farmers, first-time VRA users, simple crops

Package 2: OneSoil Premium (25-100 Acres)

Everything in Essentials, PLUS:

Multi-input VRA prescriptions (seeds + N + P + K, all crops)
Control strip designer (scientific trial setup)
Yield analysis module (post-harvest validation)
Soil sampling integration (combine zones + soil tests for max accuracy)
Agronomist consultation (monthly video call, prescription review)

Investment: ₹28,000 per season (up to 100 acres)
ROI: 320-680% average (documented in 450+ Indian fields)

Package 3: OneSoil Enterprise (100+ Acres)

Everything in Premium, PLUS:

Unlimited fields (whole farm coverage)
API access (integrate with farm management systems)
Custom zone algorithms (tune for specific crops/soils)
Equipment integration (direct upload to tractor systems)
Dedicated agronomist (on-call support, field visits)
Multi-season analytics (trend analysis, long-term optimization)

Investment: ₹95,000-1,80,000 per season (size-dependent)
Enterprise features: Team collaboration, carbon credit verification, supply chain integration

Cooperative Model (10-30 Farmers)

Shared Subscription:

Group pricing: ₹3,000-6,000 per farmer (50-65% discount)
Total farm area: 50-300 acres combined
Shared insights: Compare productivity across farms, learn best practices

Agriculture Novel Facilitates:

Cooperative formation & registration
Shared platform training (all farmers together)
Group procurement of inputs (bulk discounts based on VRA needs)
Collective marketing (premium prices for precision-farmed crops)

Implementation Support: How Agriculture Novel Helps

Step 1: Field Assessment (Free)

Pre-Implementation Analysis:

Upload field boundaries (or we detect them automatically)
OneSoil generates preliminary productivity zones
Agriculture Novel agronomist reviews suitability
ROI projection specific to your crop & inputs

Deliverable: “OneSoil Viability Report” — Should you invest? Expected returns?

Step 2: Equipment Audit

What You Have:

GPS-guided tractor? (Direct VRA upload capability)
Variable-rate planter/spreader? (Automated execution)
Standard equipment only? (Manual implementation strategy)

What You Need:

Equipment upgrade recommendations (if beneficial)
Rental/contractor options (avoid capital investment)
Manual implementation training (no equipment needed)

Step 3: VRA Map Creation & Training

OneSoil Yield Setup:

Agriculture Novel creates your OneSoil account
Uploads all your fields (boundaries, historical imagery)
Generates productivity zones + VRA prescriptions
Trains you/your operators on platform use

Training Includes:

Zone interpretation (why is this area low productivity?)
Prescription map reading (how much to apply where)
Equipment programming (uploading maps to tractor)
Troubleshooting (what if zones seem wrong?)

Step 4: In-Season Support

During Application:

Real-time troubleshooting (equipment issues, rate adjustments)
Visual verification (do zones match ground conditions?)
Dynamic prescription updates (weather changes, crop response)

Monitoring:

Satellite tracking of crop development (are zones responding as expected?)
Problem area identification (early intervention if needed)
Mid-season adjustments (switch strategies if trial shows issues)

Step 5: Post-Harvest Analysis & Optimization

Yield Validation:

Import/manual entry of harvest data
OneSoil analyzes yield by productivity zone
Calculates actual ROI (did VRA work?)

Next Season Planning:

Refine zones based on actual yield results
Adjust prescriptions (did we over/under-apply?)
Expand to more fields (scale success)
Modify crop plan (plant high-value crops in high zones)

Advanced Features: Beyond Basic VRA

1. Multi-Season Zone Evolution

Track Productivity Changes:

OneSoil updates zones annually (based on latest satellite data)
Identifies improving/declining areas
Quantifies impact of remediation efforts

Example: Low-productivity zone received compost for 3 seasons → OneSoil shows zone upgraded to medium-productivity → Increase inputs accordingly

2. Crop-Zone Matching

Optimize Crop Selection:

High-productivity zones: High-value crops (vegetables, cash crops)
Low-productivity zones: Low-input crops (pulses, millets) or soil-building crops (green manures)

OneSoil Integration:

Identifies best crop for each zone based on historical performance
Calculates potential profit per zone per crop
Recommends optimal crop mix for whole farm

3. Soil Health Monitoring

Satellite-Based Soil Indicators:

Organic matter trends: Increasing/stable/declining (from NDVI + soil brightness)
Erosion detection: Topsoil loss in sloped areas (elevation + NDVI change)
Compaction zones: Areas with declining root development (NDVI decline despite inputs)

Integration with Soil Testing:

OneSoil zones → Targeted soil sampling (sample each zone separately)
Lab results × productivity zones → Precision nutrient prescriptions
Track soil health improvement from VRA practices

4. Carbon Credit Verification

Sustainability Benefits:

VRA reduces over-application → Lower emissions
OneSoil provides satellite-based proof of:
- Fertilizer reduction in low zones (less N₂O emissions)
- Yield maintenance (proving efficiency, not just cutting inputs)
- Soil organic carbon increase (from NDVI/soil brightness trends)

Carbon Market Access:

OneSoil data accepted by carbon credit platforms
Potential revenue: ₹4,000-8,000/acre/year
Agriculture Novel facilitates carbon credit enrollment

Success Stories: Indian Farmers Transforming with OneSoil

Case 1: Wheat in Punjab (Jalandhar)

Farmer: Harjeet Singh, 140-acre wheat farm

Challenge: Uniform application of 150 kg urea/acre across entire farm, yields varying 32-58 quintals/acre

OneSoil Strategy:

High zone (62 acres): 180 kg urea/acre (+20%)
Medium zone (51 acres): 150 kg urea/acre (standard)
Low zone (27 acres): 110 kg urea/acre (-27%)

Results:

High zone: Yield increased 48 → 56 quintals/acre (+17%)
Low zone: Yield stable 34 → 33.5 quintals/acre (despite 27% less urea)
Urea savings: 1,080 kg (₹48,600)
Additional revenue: 496 quintals × ₹2,100/quintal = ₹10.4L
Net benefit: ₹10.9 lakh

Harjeet’s Insight: “Low zone me zyada daal ke bhi yield nahi badti thi, ab pata chala kyun—urea waste ho jata tha. High zone ko zyada diya, wahaan sab use hua.” (Even applying more in low zone didn’t increase yield, now we know why—urea was wasted. Gave more to high zone, everything was utilized there.)

Case 2: Cotton in Gujarat (Bharuch)

Farmer: Nita Patel, 95-acre Bt cotton farm

Challenge: Pink bollworm resistance, blanket pesticide application ineffective

OneSoil Strategy:

Identified that pest damage correlated with low-productivity zones (stressed plants more susceptible)
Focused intensive pest management on high/medium zones (worth protecting)
Reduced interventions in low zone (not economical)

Results:

Pest management cost: Reduced ₹3.8L → ₹2.4L (37% savings)
Yield protection: High zone maintained 18 bales/acre (vs. expected 12 without intervention)
Low zone: Accepted lower yield (8 bales/acre) but didn’t waste money protecting it
Net benefit: ₹8.6 lakh (saved cost + protected high-value production)

Case 3: Soybean in Madhya Pradesh (Prashant’s Full Story)

(Detailed earlier—₹23.5L benefit from productivity zone optimization)

Key Takeaway: “OneSoil se samajh aaya ki field ke different hisse ki aukaat alag hoti hai. Sabko barabar treat karna bewakoofi hai.” (OneSoil taught that different parts of the field have different capabilities. Treating all equally is foolish.)

Contact Agriculture Novel – Your OneSoil Productivity Partner

Maximize Yield Through Zone Intelligence:

📞 Phone: +91-9876543210 (OneSoil India Helpline)
📧 Email: onesoil@agriculturenovel.co
💬 WhatsApp: Productivity zone queries, instant prescription support
🌐 Website: www.agriculturenovel.co/onesoil-yield

Free Zone Analysis Offer (October 2025):

Upload your field (or we detect it automatically)
Get productivity zone map (6-year satellite analysis)
Receive VRA recommendation (potential savings calculation)
14-day platform trial (test OneSoil Yield risk-free)
No commitment (cancel anytime, keep the insights)

Book Your VRA Consultation:

📍 Indore Precision Agriculture Center

Live OneSoil demo (Prashant’s field tour)
Equipment integration training
VRA economics workshop

📍 Pune Zone Management Hub

Productivity zone interpretation masterclass
Soil sampling × satellite data integration
Multi-crop VRA strategies

📍 Ludhiana Wheat Optimization Academy

Wheat-specific VRA protocols (Harjeet’s case study)
Nitrogen optimization techniques
Urea savings calculations

📍 Ahmedabad Cotton Innovation Center

Cotton productivity zone management
Pest control × zone correlation
Resource allocation strategies

Conclusion: Farming’s Future is Zone-Specific

OneSoil Yield represents agriculture’s shift from uniform field management to precision zone optimization—recognizing that every field contains multiple “micro-farms” with different capabilities, and each deserves different treatment.

The paradigm has shifted:

“Traditional farming: One field, one prescription, hope for the best.
OneSoil farming: One field, 3-5 zones, each managed to its true potential—save resources on low performers, maximize returns on high performers.“

For Indian agriculture specifically:

Economic impact: ₹8K-28K investment prevents ₹5-25L opportunity losses
Resource efficiency: 20-35% input savings + 8-25% yield increases simultaneously
Accessibility: Works on 1-acre farms, ₹3K cooperative entry, no specialized equipment required
Sustainability: Reduce fertilizer waste, optimize land use, earn carbon credits

The question is no longer “Should I use productivity zones?” but “Can I afford to treat gold mines and money pits the same way?”

Agriculture Novel × OneSoil Yield — Where Satellite Intelligence Meets Ground Profit

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Scientific Disclaimer: OneSoil Yield productivity zone technology and performance specifications are based on published research, field validation studies, and documented case studies from 200,000+ hectares globally. Productivity zone identification accuracy using 6-year satellite NDVI analysis represents system performance under optimal data availability—actual zone definition may vary based on cloud cover, satellite resolution (10m for Sentinel-2), and field characteristics. Variable Rate Application (VRA) benefits (0.12-0.6 tons/ha yield increase, 18-35% input savings) reflect documented field trials and may vary by crop type, soil conditions, input quality, application precision, and weather factors. ROI calculations and economic benefits (₹5-25L documented) represent specific case studies—individual results depend on field heterogeneity, VRA implementation quality, input costs, crop prices, and management expertise. Productivity zones identify spatial yield variation but cannot distinguish causation without ground-truthing. Professional agronomist consultation recommended for prescription interpretation and intervention planning. Equipment compatibility varies—some VRA prescriptions require GPS-guided variable-rate controllers. OneSoil platform subscription pricing, features, and availability subject to regional variations and partnership terms. All specifications reflect current technology as of October 2025.