Objective
The objectives of this proposal are to develop techniques and strategies for reducing the use of agro-chemicals by using spatially localised treatments and to develop prototypes. The general concept is to modify a conventional vehicle to :
- locate and identify patches of weeds and soil properties;
- to develop activators to apply mechanical and chemical treatments selectively, and;
- a control system to implement control on application strategies. Prototypes for grass weed patches in cereals and weeds in row crops, such as tomatoes, will be developed.
Fields of science
- engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectronic engineeringcontrol systems
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturesustainable agriculture
- agricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturegrains and oilseedscereals
Call for proposal
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CSC - Cost-sharing contractsCoordinator
SILSOE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Address
Wrest Park, Silsoe
MK454HS Silsoe,bedford
United Kingdom
MK454HS Silsoe,bedford
United Kingdom
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Participants (4)
Centre National du Machinisme Agricole, du Génie Rural, des Eaux et des Forêts (CEMAGREF)
France
Address
361 Rue Jean François Breton
34033 Montpellier
34033 Montpellier
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DANISH INST. OF PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCE
Denmark
Address
Skovbrynet 18
2800 Lyngby
2800 Lyngby
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INST. VALENCIANO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIAS
Spain
Address
Carretera Moncada-naquera, Km 5
46113 Moncada - Valencia
46113 Moncada - Valencia
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Universidad Politecnica de Valencia
Spain
Address
Camino De Vera 14
46022 Valencia
46022 Valencia
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