In a bid to optimize herbicide usage and improve crop yields, Kverneland Group has partnered with Dimensions Agri Technologies (DAT) to introduce precision spraying systems in select European markets. The integration of the DAT Ecopatch system with Kverneland sprayers uses AI-driven sensor technology for precise herbicide application during the growth season in cereals.
This partnership will make the DAT Ecopatch solution available to more farmers, addressing both economic and environmental pressures. The cost to the farmer for this system is approximately €60,000. The operation utilizes AI and sensors for precise herbicide application, with availability currently in Norway, Germany, and the Netherlands, and plans to expand to other European markets. This integration reduces herbicide use by 50%, lowers production costs, and increases yields.
Kverneland Director of Marketing & Sales, Dirk-Jan Stapel, ensures seamless integration of the DAT Ecopatch with their sprayers to allow customers to benefit from advanced spraying technologies. The partnership includes joint marketing efforts, such as exhibitions and field days, with plans to extend the technology to additional crop types. DAT’s international network will support the DAT Ecopatch system, while Kverneland sprayers will continue to be supported by their dealer network.
Dimensions Agri Technologies (DAT) is a Norwegian agritech company focusing on precision farming to produce more food with fewer inputs and reduced environmental impact. Their system significantly reduces herbicide use and was a top 10 finalist for the Farm Machine 2024 at Agritechnica in Hannover. The DAT Ecopatch system uses a patented sensor designed for harsh environments, which captures images of the crop and analyzes them in real time. With this collaboration between Kverneland Group and Dimensions Agri Technologies (DAT), farmers can now optimize their herbicide usage while reducing costs and increasing yields.
