Modified VRG Fertilizer Spreader
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Introduction
One of the newest innovations in Precision Agriculture is the real-time VR spreader. Motivation for the development of this type of spreader is increase field performance significantly, while lowering chemical use and costs. This type of VR spreader does not use prescription maps, but relies on digital cameras to provide real-time weed and bare spot detection, which is used to dispense correct fertilizer rate in specific sections of the boom where the plants have been detected.
Objective
The objective of the research was to substantially reduce agrochemical usage, improve land stewardship, protect environment and increase berry yields.
Researchers
Dr. Qamar Zaman,ÌýAssociate Professor, Engineering Department, Faculty of Agriculture, HÂþ» University
Dr. Young Ki Chang (Post Doctoral Fellow)
Scott Read (Senior Research Technician)
Hassan Chattha (Graduate Student)Ìý
Aitazaz Farooque (Graduate Student)
Partners
This research was funded by Oxford Frozen Foods, Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, Wild blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia and Agri-Futures (ACAAF) Nova Scotia.
