Articles by René Groeneveld

A field potential map and a slope map. Photo: GeoPard Agriculture

19-07-2023 | Article

An unbiased platform for precision agriculture

TerraClear produces most of the rock maps using imagery provided by its drone partners. - Photo's: TerraClear

18-07-2023 | Article

How drones make rock-picking more efficient

Paris Cockinos: “In 2014 a drone could fly for around 8 minutes. Today, a drone can fly 40 to 50 minutes. By 2030, they will fly for three to four hours, still using batteries.” - Photo: Sphere Drones

11-07-2023 | Article

Drones will fly for hours and carry much larger loads

Learning how to fly a drone is not too difficult. If a farmer knows how to operate a tractor, he should be able to fly a drone. - Photo: XAG

27-06-2023 | Article

‘Get a professional opinion when buying a drone’

Guardian Agriculture’s SC1 offers a real alternative to aerial spraying. - Photo: Guardian Agriculture

26-06-2023 | Article

What’s new in our Ag-drone buying guide 2023/2024?

electric weed control

12-06-2023 | Article

Electric weed control can deliver results comparable to herbicides

Bilancia Vineyard in Hawke's Bay is using a XAG P100 to fly over steep hills and into the vineyards for spraying. - Photo's: XAG

08-06-2023 | Article

Vineyard Management: Drones Combat Powdery Mildew in New Zealand

The technology stops the overuse of water and fertilisers through precision irrigation, and helps to increase yields, according to Agrinoze. - Photo: Agrinoze

23-05-2023 | Article

‘A plant itself knows better when it needs water’

The Burdekin Irrigation Project aims to maximise industry profitability through smarter irrigation practices which will also improve environmental outcomes. - Photo: Josh Withers

22-05-2023 | Article

Cane farmers near Great Barrier Reef are adopting irrigation automation

Long coleoptile wheats can be sown at depths of more than 10 centimetres, making better use of stored soil moisture. - Photo: GRDC

18-05-2023 | Article

Long coleoptile wheat a game changer for Australian growers

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René Groeneveld Correspondent for Australia