“One unique part about our system versus some others in the market is that it can be installed on your existing sprayer using your existing application control system, which ultimately enables you as a farmer to adopt this technology without such a significant expense as updating your full sprayer or buying a new a new machine,” says Buchs. Artificial intelligence has made spot spraying even more precise and efficient. Earlier versions of spot spraying used near infrared sensors to detect chlorophyll content in plants. But now, cameras like Bilberry’s, can scan and analyze fields in real-time using AI and machine learning—with incredible accuracy. Time to talk hardware. The system is equipped with RGB cameras every three meters on the sprayer boom, each taking rapid-fire pictures. Its computing modules harness AI algorithms to detect weeds and other anomalies. Its website says the system is controlled by an in-cab screen with several configuration options including Side Safety, which will enhance coverage, as well as “Overspray”, which refines accuracy in varied terrains. Users have the option to either broadly view detections on the main screen or focus specifically through camera lenses. Oh, and night vision kits are available for those that do not quit when the sun goes down (exclusively for Green on Brown). What is Green on Brown? What is Green on Green? Green-on-Brown Green-on-Brown is exactly what it seems. Bilberry’s technology can detect grass weeds and broadleaves (green) in fallow or bare soil (brown). Users can operate the sprayer at up to 15.5 mph (25 kph) and will reduce herbicides usage on average by over 90 percent with over 90 percent average hit ratio. As previously stated, the Green-on-Brown system also has a night vision kit. Green-on-Green The Green-on-Brown system was further developed for Green-on-Green, which detects broadleaves in wheat, barley, and oats. The system can detect radish, turnip, blue lupin, thistle, and capeweed. According to Bilberry, this system is effective at all crop stages and can provide 97.5 percent chemical savings. This technology will undoubtably save you time and money when it comes to your herbicide application; time in the field rather than filling up your sprayer and money in your pocket from less herbicide usage. Trimble believes this system will be available in 2025. To learn more about Bilberry’s Spot Spraying System, watch here. | pag WATCH THE VIDEO 05
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