The Challenge
In this case, we have a wheat field of approximately 10.5 hectares, where the goal was to eliminate Italian ryegrass. They did not know how much Italian ryegrass was actually present in the field and therefore wanted an accurate mapping to reduce chemical usage for next year's spraying. To ensure the most efficient and gentle treatment possible, CropUp was used to identify and precisely map where the Italian ryegrass was present. 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. 10.5 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
72%
Reduction in chemical usage
596
Liters saved
Conclusion
By using CropUp to map Italian ryegrass in the wheat field, it became possible to identify exactly where spraying was necessary.
The analysis showed that the weeds were only spread over 2.98 hectares, resulting in a 72% 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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