TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Weed detection revolutionised using satellite imagery

The first instalment of the service is likely to be available to farmers by the end of the year.

Claire Harris
An image generated by weed detection using high resolution satellite imagery. Image supplied by Tim Neale, DataFarming.

An image generated by weed detection using high resolution satellite imagery. Image supplied by Tim Neale, DataFarming.

A new imaging system is harnessing satellite technology to detect weeds, with the first instalment of the service likely to be commercially available for farmers by the end of this year. Claire Harris...

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