Spot spraying on target to cut inputs - Future Farming

Developed by Exxact Robotics, a subsidiary of the large, French Exel Industries Group, it is set to be employed on a wide range of its sprayer brands including Agrifac, Berthoud, Evrard, Hardi, Technoma and the USA-built Apache. The system combines high resolution, embedded cameras and sensors with artificial intelligence algorithms, which are integrated into the company's existing sprayers. "It is designed to optimise inputs with high precision, ultra-localised spray applications – accurate to the individual nozzle level," explains the company. Capable of working day or night and up to speeds of 25km/h, the technology has been developed from spot spraying systems that have been working in the field for the past five years, says the firm. This latest technology is designed to detect and treat weeds, diseases, pests and nutrient requirements, in real time, in growing crops.