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project info
Start date: 23 March 2024
End date: 15 March 2026
funding
Fund: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Total budget: 1 385 372,10 €
EU contribution: 382 620,00 € (27,62%)
programme
Programming period: 2021-2027
European Commission Topic
European Commission Topic

Laser weed control in outdoor horticulture

The aim of the project is to import and further develop a first version of a machine with weed control using laser by making it suitable for the Dutch and European market. In addition, this machine will be equipped with cameras with which diseases and pests can be detected so that place-specific control is possible and therefore the use of resources is reduced. Because of this application, it is possible not to use chemistry for weed control in various crops. The reduction in the use of chemicals reduces leaching to groundwater and surface water and benefits the environment. The aim is also to use additional cameras to make it possible to predict harvests on the basis of which, in consultation with retailers, it is possible to respond better to the market in order to minimise food waste.

Flag of Netherlands  Zuidoost-Noord-Brabant, Netherlands