Articles by Mick Roberts

An on-board hydrogen fuel cell on the Smilla H₂ powers a generator to recharge a Li-ion battery pack. – Photos: Ecothea

09-12 | Article

Zero emission multifunction robot of Italian company Ecothea

Spot spraying trials by Syngenta show reduced phytotoxicity from spot spraying delivers significant yield increases in sugar beet and grassland. – Photos: Mick Roberts

18-11 | Article

Spot spraying pays dividends

Closed transfer systems (CTS) are designed to protect operators and the environment from contamination when filling sprayers with plant protection products. - Photos: Mick Roberts

11-03 | Article

Closed transfer closing in fast

At Agritechnica trade fair in Hanover, Germany, Chinese drone makers faced new challengers designed and built in European countries. - Photos: Mick Roberts

04-12-2023 | Article

Agritechnica launch pad for new drones

Latest development from the UK-based Small Robot Company is this prototype for microspraying weeds, pests and diseases. - Photos: SRC

21-11-2023 | Article

Microspraying with UK’s SRC Tomv4 hits the target

A new British Standard provides a framework for the safe integration of AMM into farming and horticultural operations.

13-07-2023 | News

UK takes the lead in autonomous ag-operations with Introduction of Code of Practice

A new ISO spray drone standard and a best practice guide are being developed to help standardise regulations across the world. - Photo: Leading Edge

03-07-2023 | Article

Setting drone spraying standards

A scientific study carried out in the USA compared the drift from spray drone compared with a standard boom sprayer. - Photo's: Bayer Crop Science

13-06-2023 | Article

Exclusive report: Research reveals how to cut drift from spray-drones

The Traxx Concept H2 prototype is fuelled by hydrogen. - Photos: Mick Roberts

17-02-2023 | Article

These 3 ag robots made their debut at FIRA 2023

To vary the applications the Teyme Weta autonomous sprayer robot uses real time Lidar and laser vision systems. - Photos: Mick Roberts

16-02-2023 | Article

Autonomous sprayer robot for vineyards applies variable rates

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Mick Roberts Freelance journalist