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Step 5: Application
Provided that a tractor with GNSS and a pesticide sprayer with section
control is available, an automated application is possible. Once the sprayer
moves into an area of the field that is a buffer zone, the respective section is
switched of automatically (Figure 5).
Step 6: Documentation
Modern terminals are able to record data about pesticide applications. This
considerably facilitates the documentation process. The protocol file can be
used as justification towards public authorities or purchasers. The compliance
with legal buffer zones can be proven. Furthermore the information generated
can be used for consecutive treatments.
In summary using the DSS brings several benefits for farmers:
Oberservance of legal buffer zones
Facilitation of a proper pesticide application
Cost optimization due to automated section control
Environmentally sound and sustainable use of pesticides
Automated documentation
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As described in the introduction, the main mission of ZEPP is to develop,
collect and examine existing forecasting and simulation models for important
agricultural and horticultural pests and diseases and to adapt these models for
practical use. More than 40 weather-based forecasting models for pests and
diseases have been successfully developed within the last years.
The occurrence of diseases/pests and periods of high-intensity attacks can
be calculated with high accuracy. The forecast models are based on different
concepts.
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The information in this subchapter is based on Racca P. et al. 2011.
