This project aims to compare the financial cost of two weed control methods on two small scale, organically managed horticulture units. Both Square Farm and Trealey Farm are mixed organic farms near Monmouth which grow a variety of vegetables.
As the use of herbicides are prohibited in organically managed systems, robotic equipment could hold significant benefits in undertaking crop maintenance activities such as weeding. These weeders are commonplace in larger operations but their effectiveness, and financial viability, in small scale situations has not been analysed.
Project details
- Funding amount:
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£39,700
- Funding source:
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EIP
- Area:
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Vale of Usk
- Completion:
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- An analysis of the use of a computerised robotic weeder in small scale horticultural operations at 2 locations in South Wales
Contact:
- Name:
- Will John
- Email address:
- Will.John@adas.co.uk
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