Weed/Pest control

Damage to onion leaves by thrips. Special insect glue can help agriculture in combating pest insects. – Photo: Peter Roek

23-05-2024 | News

Scientists develop glue against pest insects

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

20-05-2024 | Article

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

Stara’s Imperador 4000 Eco Spray can operate 24/7 using ONE SMART SPRAY’s technology, which includes an LED lighting system. - Photos; Stara

15-05-2024 | News

First sprayer with One Smart Spray’s weed management system launched

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

14-05-2024 | Article

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

There are now over 3400 AMPs logged in an antimicrobial peptide database managed by the University of Nebraska. - Photo generated by AI

13-05-2024 | Article

A look at peptide products to protect against diseases and insects

Biotalys develops protein-based biocontrols for sustainable crop protection. Photo: Ibrahim Khairov (CC BY 4.0)

08-05-2024 | News

Biotalys starts field trials for second biofungicide

An addition to the smart weeders catalogue is Newman from Czech technology company Ullmanna. - Photo: René Koerhuis

06-05-2024 | Article

Two more AI supported machines for selective weeding

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

25-04-2024 | Article

Niqo Robotics introduces spot spraying technology that fits any sprayer

The new bioinsecticide from Bayer can be used in oilseed rape and cereals. - Photo: Bayer

25-04-2024 | News

Bayer aims to launch first bioinsecticide for arable crops

NPPL participant Henk Verdegaal (51) grows 25 hectares of hyacinths in the Netherlands. - Photos: Peter Roek

23-04-2024 | Article

Simply reducing spraying against botrytis is not possible, even with precision techniques