Articles by René Groeneveld

CEO Jaisimha Rao : “I think we are already helping more farmers with spot spraying than some of the other existing players in the market.” - Photos: Niqo Robotics

20-05 | Article

CEO Jaisimha Rao of Niqo Robotics: ‘We are not just a spraying company’

According to Sosnoskie, the value of the spot spray technology really shines where there is a good baseline weed control to start off with. Photos: Lynn Sosnoskie

14-05 | Article

Lynn Sosnoskie: ‘Weed-It valuable for future weed control in perennial crops’

The Chameleon Card lights up to display whether the soil is wet, dry or moist. The system is now also available for farmers in Australia. - Photo: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

07-05 | Article

Australian soil water sensor popular among smallholder farmers

FREISA’s technology facilitates plant monitoring by distinguishing between healthy and poor leaf conditions. Photo: B-AROL-O

03-05 | News

A robotic dog that autonomously waters plants

The researchers use a robotic arm with cameras for the AI trained system. Photo: UGA

02-05 | News

American Researchers test robotic arm for sorting fresh onions

A precision planter is interesting for farmers because it gives them the precision to achieve greater cost effectiveness. - Photos: Equalizer

29-04 | Article

‘Farmers increasingly interested in more precise planting’

According to Niqo Robotics, the farmers who have used the technology, reported up to 60% chemical cost savings in the early stages of spray without any compromise on efficacy. - Photos: Niqo Robotics

25-04 | Article

Niqo Robotics introduces spot spraying technology that fits any sprayer

Agtech By Design will release a green on brown spot spraying technology, which identifies all the weeds, and is also developing a product called SpeciesSelect, which is a green on green spot spraying technology that can identify individual species of weed. - Photos: Agtech By Design

22-04 | Article

New spot spraying technology for tree crops and vines

Virtually any sprayer can be retrofitted with SymphonyNozzle control. - Photo: Shutterstock/ Valentin Valkov

15-04 | Article

Improving spraying applications with new nozzle technology

The researchers say that reducing the environmental footprint of agriculture while maintaining or improving yields is a major challenge of the coming decades. - Photo: Pixabay

04-04 | News

Organic agriculture can increase pesticide use on nearby fields

Groeneveld

René Groeneveld Correspondent for Australia