Dashboard User Guide

Learn how to use The Sludge Nudge to maximize your farm's profitability. Save €8,000-25,000 annually by making smarter spreading decisions.

Understanding the Spreading Risk Score

The Spreading Risk Score (0-100) is a color-coded indicator that tells you whether it is safe to spread biosolids today. Updated hourly, it considers weather, soil conditions, regulations, and emerging contaminant risk.

Green Zone (0-33)

Low Risk—Safe to Spread

Conditions:

  • • Ideal soil moisture
  • • No rain forecast
  • • Light winds
  • • No regulatory restrictions

💰 Nutrient Uptake: 100%

Maximum value from biosolids

Yellow Zone (34-66)

Caution—Proceed with Care

Conditions:

  • • Slightly elevated moisture
  • • Rain possible within 48h
  • • Moderate winds
  • • Minor restrictions

💰 Nutrient Uptake: 70-85%

Spread only if necessary

Red Zone (67-100)

High Risk—Do Not Spread

Conditions:

  • • Waterlogged soil
  • • Heavy rain forecast
  • • High winds
  • • Regulatory restrictions

💰 Nutrient Uptake: <60%

Risk of fines: €2,000-10,000

Quick Decision Matrix

ScoreColorRecommendationExpected Uptake
0-33✓ Spread Today100%
34-50Spread if Necessary75-85%
51-66Wait if Possible65-75%
67-100✗ Do Not Spread<60%

Real-World Example

Tuesday Morning: You see a yellow score of 48. The forecast shows 30% rain tomorrow, clearing Thursday with 5 days dry.

Decision: Wait until Thursday (green score expected). By waiting 2 days, you gain 20-30% better nutrient uptake, saving 15-20% on biosolids volume needed.

💰 Savings: €1,000-2,000 per 50-hectare field by waiting 2 days

Ready to Start Saving?

Download the full user guide, schedule a consultation with our agronomist team, or start using the dashboard today.