Experience report 11/04/2024
Noud van Gog, a farmer and contractor based in Liessel, Netherlands, manages a substantial area of chicory and sugar beets, covering 580 hectares and 710 hectares, respectively. Dedicated to keeping his fields clean from weeds, he employs a strategic mix of mechanical weeding and spraying with Ecorobotix’s ARA precision sprayer, aiming to minimize chemical usage while maximizing crop health and yield.
Image credits: Job Hiddink | Redacteur akker- en tuinbouw
Noud introduced the ARA precision sprayer for the first time this season, which he employs alongside his existing two hoeing machines. "Mechanical weed control, together with a little chemistry," as he describes it, has proven to be a highly effective approach for his chicory crops. By targeting weeds with Ecorobotix's spot-spraying technology, he conserves spray products and lowers costs. Additionally, the plant-specific application means that chicory plants remain unaffected by the herbicide, promoting better growth and reducing crop stress.
Noud estimates an 80-90% reduction in herbicide use, leading to significant cost savings and environmental benefits. He expressed enthusiasm for the ARA sprayer, noting that he is pleased with the chicory algorithm and the resulting decrease in chemical application frequency.
For the full article in Dutch, visit Nieuweoogst.
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