How the SatGrass app uses satellite and weather data to determine the optimal cutting time in grassland:
When is the perfect time to mow on my farm? This question significantly influences yield, forage quality, feed intake, performance, animal health, profitability, and efficiency in grassland management.
Multi-year yield and quality data support long-term farm management and are also crucial for adapting to climate change: With the new SatGrass app, brings HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein modern, satellite-based grassland management directly to the farm.
In this episode of Agrar Science – Wissen kompakt , PD Dr. Andreas Steinwidder with Dr. Andreas Schaumberger and DI Andreas Klingler. Together they developed the SatGrass project at the HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein with research partners and practical farms.
They show how data from the European Space Agency 's (ESA) Sentinel satellites , weather information and measurements in the field are combined – and how this results in an app that helps farmers to specifically improve yield and feed quality .
In this podcast episode you will learn everything important about the SatGrass app: from installation to daily use to practical benefits for operation.
Important dates related to the SatGrass app to mark in your calendar:
- Digitalization conference under the motto "Digital Innovations for Grassland and Livestock Farming" with the presentation of the SatGrass app on March 13, 2026 from 8:30 am in Raumberg-Gumpenstein
- SatGrass app training dates online - 2 hours each on March 17, 2026, April 8, 2026 and May 4, 2026, from 7-9 pm (free of charge)
An exciting insight into the interplay of applied research, digitalization and agricultural practice!
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