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I’ve experienced a few spectacular failures trying to build niche sprayers. Until now, I haven’t had a reason to write much about them. But I decided the contrast, and confession, would be a fun way to set the scene for a discussion about an excellent niche sprayer. Failed Attempts First, the ill-fated “Hops Sprayer”. We […]
Read More… from The Micothon M2 – The benefit of air-assist spraying in a vegetable greenhouse
I work in agricultural extension and I’m always on the lookout for new methods to help me achieve my goals. A big part of my job is to research and teach efficient, effective and safe crop protection practices, so it follows that I have to be able to evaluate the quality of a spray application. […]
Read More… from Comparing Fluorescent Dyes for Spray Coverage Evaluation
Targeted spraying is a technology that enables the site-specific application of plant protection products and liquid fertilizers based on sensor readings. Some of the latest machines incorporate computer vision and processing capabilities that can distinguish between different types of weeds and crops based on multiple adjustable criteria. The Swiss-made ARA Sprayer by Ecorobotix, has recently […]