Infrared sensors allow ‘spot’ spraying of weedkiller

A Dutch company, Rometron, has married infrared sensors and digital controls for “spot” spraying of weedkiller on agricultural equipment up to 110 feet wide. “Instead of blanket spraying an entire field with herbicides, the nozzles are activated only when a weed is detected, which the Dutch company claims will save up to 90 percent of… » Read More

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