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Design, development and field evaluation of a map-based variable rate granular fertilizer application control system [Farmer]

Scientific Article Abstract[1] Site-specific application of agricultural chemicals including granular fertilizers is an effective way of resource saving and environmental protection. The objective of this research was to develop and to evaluate the performance of a map-based variable rate row crop granular fertilizer placement system. The applicator system consists of a microcontroller for controlling… read more »

GPS-based weed control in vegetable field [Farmer]

Scientific Article Development and field evaluation of a completely automatic system for intra-row weed control in tomato fields. This system uses an automatically generated GPS crop plant map to automatically control the path of a set of mechanical intra-row weed knives in order to kill weeds growing between tomato plants in the seedline. The… read more »

Robotic string twining in hops production [Farmer]

Introduction Hops are the flowers (also called seed cones or strobiles) of the hop plant Humulus lupulus.[1] They are used primarily as a bittering, flavouring, and stability agent in beer, to which, in addition to bitterness, they impart floral, fruity, or citrus flavours and aromas.[2] Hops are also used for various purposes in other beverages and herbal medicine. The hop plant is usually… read more »

Variable Rate Spraying [Farmer]

Introduction Variable rate technology (VRT ) is used for the application of various agricultural inputs in order to respond adequately to the within-field variability of environmental factors like soil properties, incidence of pests and crop parameters[1]. In agricultural crop production, indiscriminate application of herbicides leads to environmental pollution and reduced quality of the agricultural… read more »

Robotic broccoli harvesting [Farmer]

Introduction The selective hand-harvest of fresh market broccoli is labor-intensive and comprises about 35% of the total production costs[1]. Advanced technologies can reduce labor and at the same time increase the efficiency of harvesting procedures. Automated broccoli harvesters have been considered for many years, but changes in the labor picture have increased interest in… read more »

Haulm destruction application [Farmer]

Introduction Haulm destruction before harvesting is often applied to reduce damage at harvest. Before harvesting haulm is pulled, cut or killed using chemicals. In general haulm destruction takes place 10-15 days before harvest. It is evident that a good skin formation after haulm destruction is quicker in a crop which is close to maturity,… read more »

Dicotyledon Weed Quantification Algorithm for Selective Herbicide Application in Maize Crops [Farmer]

Paper Introduction High-resolution images from digital cameras support the studying of plant characteristics. These images can also be utilized to analyze shape and texture characteristics for weed identification. Instead of detecting weed patches, weed density can be estimated at a sub-patch level, through which even the identification of a single plant is possible. The aim… read more »

Canopy Vegetation Indices from In situ Hyperspectral Data to Assess Plant Water Status of Winter Wheat under Powdery Mildew Stress [Farmer]

Paper Introduction Plant disease and pests influence the physiological state and restricts the healthy growth of crops. Physiological measurements are considered the most accurate way of assessing plant health status. Specifically, in this paper the use of an in situ hyperspectral remote sensor to detect plant water status in winter wheat infected with powdery mildew… read more »

Spraying Drones [Farmer]

Introduction Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) variable-rate spraying technology, as the development direction of aviation for plant protection in the future, has been developed rapidly in recent years. In the actual agricultural production, the severity of plant diseases and insect pests varies in different locations. In order to reduce the waste of pesticides, pesticides should… read more »

Sentek Soil Moisture Monitoring [Farmer]

Introduction Sentek provides sensors that monitor soil moisture allowing for precise irrigation sceduling and variable irrigation applications. The growth of prime agricutural product is optimised by the scientific insights that are verifiable and repeatable by the sensor data collection process. For environmental, confident decisions are made about project commencement and compliance to protect multinational brands[1]… read more »