In Belgium, they sow rye with a drone

Published 2024년 8월 24일

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A collaboration between the Belgian institute ILVO and Agriflight has led to the development of a drone for sowing rye and fertilizing, showcasing innovation in agriculture. The drone, modified from a leading spray model manufacturer, is equipped with a sowing module that disperses seeds efficiently and precisely, even in difficult terrain. This method brings benefits such as reduced need for herbicides, improved soil quality, and a nearly constant soil cover. However, the lack of legal regulations is currently hindering the wide use of this technology.
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Innovation is becoming a daily occurrence in agriculture worldwide. The sector is actively developing and we often witness methods that were previously unthinkable. Thus, these days in Belgium, an innovative method of sowing rye was demonstrated - with drones, we learn from the Polish site Farmer. The future is now: Agricultural drones for field spraying The project is the result of the collaboration of the Belgian institute ILVO with Agriflight, which was the first in Flanders to receive permission for sowing and fertilizing with drones. The drone on display was modified based on a spray model from one of the leading drone manufacturers. A sowing module with a rotating disc is placed under the machine, which disperses seeds according to preset parameters. The demonstration achieved its goal of showing how precisely and efficiently seeding can be done with a drone, especially if the terrain is unsupported and difficult to access. This technology brings a number of benefits. One of ...
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