Agribusiness scientist Shane Thomas discusses how Greeneye Technology is expanding globally through tests in Australia through a relationship with Croplands, which may encourage the implementation of Greeneye’s AI-powered detail spraying system in new markets in a subsequent issue of Upstream Ag Professional. Here’s a summary of that content:

Greeneye Technology, a president in detail spraying systems, has expanded its niche studies outside the U. S., partnering with Croplands, Nufarm’s Australian-based spraying technology company. In post-emergence applications on American soil, this collaboration aims to examine Greeneye’s precise spraying system. Croplands, known for distributing detail spraying techniques like WEED-IT and MagrowTec, may determine whether Greeneye’s program is compatible with its profile.

Greeneye’s detail spraying system, priced at approximately$ 240, 000, includes advanced features like dual-tank capacity, allowing parallel spread and precision applications. This dual-tank operation enables effective implementation of herbicides, biostimulants, and another inputs, making it stand out from competitors like John Deere’s See &amp, Spray Premium program, which lacks a dual-tank choice. Greeneye’s system is retrofit-compatible with most sprayers, allowing a broader reach across different farming operations.

Greeneye does not impose subscription fees for its algorithm, a significant cost-saving compared to John Deere’s per-acre fees. Greeneye claims it achieves weed control effectiveness in a similar way to conventional broadcast methods, with estimated savings of 94 % in herbicide usage and 87 % in non-residual herbicide use at post-emergence spraying. Additionally, it promises a high return on investment for farms over 3, 000 acres, predicting cost recoupment in less than two years.

Additionally, Greeneye has developed a” canopy mode,” which directs application of fungicides and micronutrients to the crop canopy, reducing unnecessary soil contact and reducing spray volume by up to 30 %. This addition highlights Greeneye’s ambition to expand its precision technology to inputs other than herbicides, while also addressing more general agronomic needs. With these innovations, Greeneye aims to cover 200 million acres of cropland in the U. S. by 2024, primarily focusing on corn, soybeans, and potentially cotton. Greeneye’s partnership with Croplands shows its commitment to expanding the global market and its potential effects on agricultural efficiency and sustainability as precision agriculture technology develops.

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For Upstream Ag Insights, a weekly newsletter that compiles curated news and analysis on the intersection of innovation and agriculture business, Shane Thomas is an agribusiness analyst.
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