Confronting Volunteer Potatoes with ARA

In a recent trial, the ARA was used to detect and spot-spray volunteer potato regrowth in an onion field. The survival potential of the regrowth was evaluated based on the presence or absence of green leaves 18 days after treatment.  After just one pass with ARA, 79% of the regrowth was effectively eliminated, while the remaining 21% was damaged and very likely to die off in the next few days.

Many Ecorobotix clients have expressed satisfaction with the results achieved by ARA in treating volunteer potatoes. Jorick Lambers, a Precision Agriculture Specialist at Doorgrond.nl, praised the ARA for its high accuracy in addressing this specific issue. He also highlighted ARA’s elimination of manual labor and the ability to cover more acreage per hour with greater precision than traditional methods.

ARA's ability to provide selectivity through artificial intelligence has the potential to overcome various agronomic challenges, such as the war on volunteer potatoes in vegetable crops. The versatility of ARA’s software algorithms allow for customization to suit a variety of agricultural contexts, paving the way for further advancements in the field.

Note: It's important to note that the results mentioned may not be representative of all situations and conditions. Local factors such as soil health, field history, herbicide choice, and growing conditions can influence the effectiveness of ARA. To further validate ARA’s capability, additional studies are currently underway, and results will be published later this year.