Archive Article: 2002/03/01

1 March 2002

New era for patch spraying at Silsoe

Patch spraying is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to voice recognition technology.

The basics, GPS navigation and agrochemical injection, have been available for years.

Now a system has been developed to effectively map fields for weeds in preparation for patch spraying.

Silsoe Research Institutes voice-activated weed mapper comprises an ATV rider recording weeds as they are spotted. Hopefully, the information will form the basis of cost-effective and more environmentally friendly herbicide applications.

Thank goodness someone at Silsoe is speaking up for weed control.