A new generation of artificial intelligence-controlled laser weeders is giving American farmers something they have not had in decades—a way to fight weeds without blanketing farm fields in toxic herbicides.
Sounds expensive - and i would imagine mechanical weeding systems would be better as it takes the weed at soil and not the leaves which with crap grass would Just regrow
This sounds great! I asked Alexa about the cost of such a system. A 6 m system cost $1 million plus a $60,000 annual subscription fee. Hopefully the cost will come down in my lifetime. You stated the growing season can be decreased for some crops, which crops? Growing seasons are dependent on temperature, moisture, and daylight. You also state that machinery cost can be recouped within nine months. Have you looked at the price farm equipment lately?
The average farmers could never afford such equipment. IPM (Integrated Pest Management) has been taught at Michigan State University for decades. Many, many Michigan (and surrounding states) farmers already use it. It only relies on synthetic pesticides/herbicides in severe emergency cases. There's plenty of natural remedies that could be used, but are pushed aside (like synthetic medicines have done to natural remedies) for quick, easy profits.
It all boils down to the big profits, way beyond the average farmer.
Sounds expensive - and i would imagine mechanical weeding systems would be better as it takes the weed at soil and not the leaves which with crap grass would Just regrow
This sounds great! I asked Alexa about the cost of such a system. A 6 m system cost $1 million plus a $60,000 annual subscription fee. Hopefully the cost will come down in my lifetime. You stated the growing season can be decreased for some crops, which crops? Growing seasons are dependent on temperature, moisture, and daylight. You also state that machinery cost can be recouped within nine months. Have you looked at the price farm equipment lately?
The average farmers could never afford such equipment. IPM (Integrated Pest Management) has been taught at Michigan State University for decades. Many, many Michigan (and surrounding states) farmers already use it. It only relies on synthetic pesticides/herbicides in severe emergency cases. There's plenty of natural remedies that could be used, but are pushed aside (like synthetic medicines have done to natural remedies) for quick, easy profits.
It all boils down to the big profits, way beyond the average farmer.
Maybe they could replace the large amount of pesticides in America's "organic" farming.
Why you write "organic" ?? Do they farm in organic plants?
Because the term organic is simply a marketing ploy with increased profit margins.
How come organic farmers can use less toxic pesticides yet industrial farmers must resort to glyphosate?
Oh my gosh- a “roomba” for the garden! Sign me up when available for individuals 🤓🍀
Hope that the ceo can help make it less expensive, more accessible. 🙂🙏💪
Thank you!