The Challenge
In this spring barley field of approximately 15.85 hectares, the goal was to identify and exclude oil radish plants so that spraying was directed solely at thistles. To ensure an efficient and gentle treatment, CropUp was used to identify and exclude oil radish plants, ensuring that the spraying map only marked the thistles. The purpose was to reduce the use of chemicals and make spraying more targeted – both for the sake of the environment and the economy.
The Solution
Mapping with drones
The field was flown over by a drone, which collected high-resolution images of the approximately. 15.85 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
91%
Reduction in chemical usage
293
Liters saved
Conclusion
By using CropUp to map both thistles and oil radish plants in the spring barley field, we were able to precisely identify where spraying was necessary and exclude oil radish plants from the treatment.
The analysis showed that thistles were only spread over 1.47 hectares, resulting in a 91% chemical reduction compared to full-field spraying.
This targeted approach significantly reduces chemical usage, lowers costs, and ensures a gentler treatment of the crop.
This case demonstrates how CropUp technology can reduce chemical usage while helping farmers optimize field management – benefiting both the economy and the environment.
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