The Challenge
This case involves a sugar beet field of approximately 16 hectares, where the goal was to eliminate root weeds. They were unaware of the extent of the root weed problem in the field and therefore wanted an accurate mapping to reduce chemical usage. To ensure the most effective and gentle treatment possible, CropUp was used to identify and precisely map where the weeds were present. The aim was to make the spraying more targeted in order to reduce the use of chemicals.
The Solution
Mapping with drones
The field was flown over by a drone, which collected high-resolution images of the approximately. 16 hectares
Analysis with AI
CropUp's advanced AI analyzed the images and identified weeds with high precision
Adjustment of spray map
The results were reviewed, and the spray map was adjusted to ensure the treatment would hit precisely without waste
Export and treatment
The final spray map was exported to the sprayer, which then performed targeted spot spraying
Results
82%
Reduction in chemical usage
575
Liters saved
Conclusion
By using CropUp to map root weeds in beets, it became possible to precisely identify where spraying was necessary.
The analysis showed that weeds were only spread across 1.80 hectares, resulting in a chemical saving of 89% compared to full spraying.
This targeted approach significantly reduces chemical usage, lowers costs, and ensures a more gentle treatment of the crop.
This case demonstrates how CropUp technology can reduce chemical usage while helping farmers optimize field operations – benefiting both the economy and the environment.
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