Articles by Marga Van Der Meer

Dutch arable farmer Klaas Schenk says that a well has been added where main pipes come together and from which the desired water level can be regulated. - Photo's: Marga van der Meer

04-05-2023 | Article

Dutch farmer Klaas Schenk expands water management system

A Dutch precision farming research project worked with a sensor to measure presence of soil insects. How does it indicate soil health?Photo: NPPL

18-11-2022 | Article

Sensor measures presence of soil insects to indicate soil health

With today's technology, driving the sprayer is a skill in itself.

22-07-2022 | Article

Taking steps towards real-time spraying and fertiliser application

Nico Knibbe oriënteert zich op robots die in staat zijn om te wieden in de percelen met ijsbergsla.

31-03-2020 | Article

Automating weeding in iceberg lettuce

Mr Moors began growing in 3m-wide beds when he invested in a self-propelled sprayer. Now, all his tractors are rebuilt to 3m track widths.

12-12-2019 | Article

Precision pioneer in iceberg lettuce and celeriac

Teun Laan demonstreert de instelbaarheid van de Robovator. Naast hem een vlak veld, dankzij extra gemonteerde harktanden.

16-10-2018 | Article

Blades and hoes key to camera-controlled mechanical weeding

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