Mistakes in data recording have never been more costly. Spatial data helps aircraft fly safely, money is stored on a server and reflected as numbers on a screen, and the odometer reading on a vehicle helps determine its value. Society generally accepts those coordinates, figures and numbers as truth, so when they differ from reality it can lead to chaos and unwise decisions.
By comparison, recording soil sampling data accurately and using proper sampling equipment may seem insignificant. But whether it’s choosing the location for a new home or rotating crops that feed an entire country, this data helps people make important, long-lasting decisions.