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Possible Enhancing of Spraying Management by Evaluating Automated Control in Different Training Systems

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  • Jurij Rakun

    (Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Maribor, 2311 Hoče, Slovenia)

  • Peter Lepej

    (Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Maribor, 2311 Hoče, Slovenia)

  • Rajko Bernik

    (Biotehnical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia)

  • Jelisaveta Seka Cvijanović

    (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

  • Miljan Cvetković

    (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

  • Erik Rihter

    (Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences, University of Maribor, 2311 Hoče, Slovenia)

Abstract

This study explores the feasibility of an automated sensor system for precise plant protection product application in plum orchards, aiming to address issues related to inefficient spraying practices, environmental pollution, and reduced crop quality associated with traditional training systems. The research focuses on detecting tree canopy presence, evaluating electromagnetic valve actuation in different plum training systems, and optimizing plant protection product usage. Sensor-based spraying demonstrates its potential to improve operational efficiency, reduce product losses, and foster environmentally responsible agricultural practices, contributing to the broader field of precision agriculture. For the selected scene, the results show the possibility of a substantial savings of 71.37%, 47.17%, 58.59%, and 55.06% for the One-axis, Bi-axis, UFO, and Combine systems, respectively. Implementing this technology can potentially lead to significant improvements in plum orchard operations while minimizing the industry’s ecological impact on the environment.

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  • Jurij Rakun & Peter Lepej & Rajko Bernik & Jelisaveta Seka Cvijanović & Miljan Cvetković & Erik Rihter, 2024. "Possible Enhancing of Spraying Management by Evaluating Automated Control in Different Training Systems," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 14(12), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:14:y:2024:i:12:p:2371-:d:1550944
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