Author: CCappa

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Cesar Cappa earned his degree in Agricultural Engineering in Argentina and has been working in horticulture since 2011. As the Weed Management Specialist – Horticulture with OMAFA, he brings a passion for practical solutions that modernize weed management operations and truly make sense on the farm. Cesar knows science is more fun with muddy boots and dirty hands

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Evaluating the return on investment of optical sprayers for horticulture

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Introduction Investing in an optical sprayer for horticulture is not a straightforward financial decision. Compared with a conventional boom sprayer, the upfront capital cost is substantially higher, often by an order of magnitude, and most commercial systems require an annual software or service subscription to operate. Despite these barriers, adoption is accelerating, and many growers […]

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Ecorobotix’s ARA Sprayer: A targeted sprayer that’s finding its place in Ontario vegetable fields

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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 […]

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