As herbicide options become increasingly restricted, weed control in chicory is becoming more complex — especially in a slow-growing crop with high weed competition. However, ARA™, powered by our Chicory algorithm, offers a targeted and flexible solution for modern weed-control strategies.
Precise weed control in chicory with AI
Our advanced Plant-by-Plant AI™ technology detects weeds of sub centimeter size in your chicory crop, even between the crop without harming them. It targets them in less than 1/4 of a second on a footprint as small as 6 by 6 cm.
Sub-centimeter plant detection of all weeds Red: targeted weeds. Green: crop
We continued our trials this year: same plot, same variety, same sowing date, and the results speak for themselves: the crop’s growth cycle is significantly more advanced when treated with ARA™. The benefits include increased productivity, faster maturity, earlier harvesting under better weather conditions, and, finally, earlier sowing of wheat.
— Laurent Henaut, France Chicory specialist
Up to 95% Reduction in Plant Protection Product Use
ARA precisely applies herbicides, insecticides, fertilisers and biostimulants only where needed.
Early canopy closure: UHP treatments often result in a faster development, enabling crops to reach canopy closure more quickly and uniformly. This leads to less weed competition, and consequenty less herbicide applications.
Furthermore, harvesting can take place under optimal conditions, reducing field losses and ensuring better product quality.
Proven Benefits
-> Provides greater flexibility thanks to multiple operating modes adapted to crop stage, weed type, and field pressure.
-> Provides precision support for complex situations such as slow crop
development, volunteer potatoes, and monocot/dicot separation.
-> Improves control of hard-to-control broadleaf weeds such as
Amaranthus, Chenopodium, and Polygonum species through targeted
applications.
-> Promotes faster crop development by reducing herbicide injury.
Note: Any use of plant protection products must comply with the official authorisations, authorised conditions of use, and applicable regulations in the country of use.
Interested in Our Products or a Demonstration?
Yes, seeing is believing! We can arrange a demo so you can experience our AI-powered precision spraying in action. With ARA dealers operating in over 20 countries, you’ll be joining a growing global community transforming agriculture. Contact us to learn more!
