Precision Sprayer Benefits Growers and the Environment
Description
A team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists, along with several university partners, began a collaboration in 2009 to develop an intelligent spray-control system that uses laser vision (LiDAR) to map the size, shape, and foliage density of a tree or plant and then applies a custom-tailored dose of pesticide based on foliage volume. In contrast, typical crop sprayers apply a “one size fits all” dose of pesticide—which can result in waste and drift and raise costs.
Additional information
| Author | Sue Kendall |
|---|---|
| Publication Date | 2020 |
| Crop Type(s) | Orchards & Vineyards |
| Technology Type(s) | Component |
| Operation Type(s) | Field mapping, Guidance, Plant Protection Product application |
| Effects | Human exposure to chemicals, Optimize the precision of spraying (ex : Tools for sprayer adjustment, Spraying performance assessment, etc.), Pest pressure, Pesticide residue on product, Soil protection, Water protection |
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