Intra-row weed control in organic or low-input crop** systems is more difficult than in
conventional agriculture. The various mechanical and thermal devices available for intra …

For decades, herbicides have provided easy-to-use, cost-effective weed management, but
alternatives are desired. Consumer preference for chemical-free food, awareness of …

Feeding the growing global population requires an annual increase in food production. This
requirement suggests an increase in the use of pesticides, which represents an …

Highlights•Smart herbicide application system based on a direct-injection sprayer.•System
allows an important herbicide saving using a weed detection system.•Robotised sprayer has …

A significant problem exists concerning contamination of the environment, especially air
pollution, and the consequent climatic change. Considering that agricultural vehicles that …

This chapter addresses the integration of autonomous aerial inspection with autonomous
ground intervention to perform agricultural tasks, specifically, precision treatments …

To ensure food security and sustainable development of agriculture, it is critically important
to develop organic agriculture and pollution-free agricultural products. Non-chemical weed …

Flame weeding is the most common thermal intra-row weed control method used in
agriculture as an alternative to herbicides in heat-tolerant crops. Within the seventh …

Dry bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) can be a profitable crop for farmers; however controlling
weeds effectively without a decrease in yield remains a problem. An example where …

The feasibility of automated individual crop plant care in vegetable crop fields has
increased, resulting in improved efficiency and economic benefits. A systems-based …