Weed/Pest control

The researchers used a tractor attachment called The Weed Zapper. - Photo: The Weed Zapper

17-08-2022 | News

Effectiveness of electricity in weed control explored

Field tests were carried at UEL to understand the efficiency of nanotechnology in weed control. - Photo: State University of Londrina

28-07-2022 | News

Nanotechnology to drastically reduce use of weed control chemicals

Photo: Verdant Robotics

04-07-2022 | Article

This is how Verdant Robotics plans to attract farmers

Photo: Still from video

30-06-2022 | News

Light treatment protects crops from pests and pathogens

Photo: Weedbot

08-06-2022 | News

Weedbot works faster and more accurate with Enot technology

The funding allows FarmWise to expand the capabilities of its automated mechanical weeder into new crops. - Photo: FarmWise

08-06-2022 | Article

FarmWise accelerates release of its weeding implement

Spraying of potatoes against Phytophthora infestans. Plant breeders are looking to genetic solutions as an alternative to pesticides. - Photo: Mark Pasveer

23-05-2022 | News

Breakthrough in research on defense protein against plant diseases

Photo: 1NCE

26-04-2022 | News

1NCE sends data from Bayer’s insect trap to farmer’s app

SenseSpray enables a reduction in chemical usage by up to 90%, according to Agtecnic. - Photo: Agtecnic

26-04-2022 | News

SenseSpray designed to remove complexity of spraying process

With pressure to cut chemical use we look at five different systems, explain how they work and their potential advantages and drawbacks. - Photo: Valtra

22-04-2022 | Article

Precise spray systems compared: Five ways to radically reduce chemical use

Spraying

29-12-2022 | News

2022 top 5: Best read articles about spraying

01-07-2021 | News

Spot spraying sugar beets with FarmDroid field robot

20-04-2021 | Article

Operators give thumbs up to closed system

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