Description
See & Spray™ Select is a precision agriculture upgrade designed for select John Deere sprayers, enabling targeted weed control in fallow fields. By integrating advanced camera technology and machine learning, the system identifies individual weeds and directs herbicide application precisely where needed. This intelligent approach dramatically reduces overall herbicide consumption, with reported average savings of 77%.
The system operates by employing small cameras embedded in the sprayer boom that continuously scan the ground. These cameras feed data to Vision Spray Modules, where AI-powered processors analyze the imagery in milliseconds to detect and identify weeds. Upon identification, the system automatically activates specific nozzles to deliver non-residual herbicide directly onto the targeted weeds. This precise application minimizes herbicide waste and reduces potential impact on surrounding areas.
See & Spray™ Select offers dual application capabilities: Targeted Spray or Broadcast Spray, switchable via the in-cab display. The targeted spraying mode achieves a hit rate comparable to traditional broadcast spraying while drastically cutting down on chemical usage. This leads to improved cost efficiency, allowing farmers to lower input costs per pass or reinvest savings into more advanced tank mixes for enhanced efficacy.
Actionable data insights are a key component of See & Spray™ Select. The system generates As-Applied Maps and coverage maps, documenting where herbicide was applied and where it was not. This data is streamed to the John Deere Operations Center™, providing farmers with performance metrics and savings data to inform future weed management decisions. The system can also be equipped with additional lighting for nighttime spraying, ensuring application flexibility.
For enhanced precision, See & Spray™ Variable Rate is available via an annual license, allowing the machine to apply product only where it is most needed without requiring a pre-existing prescription. The system is factory-installed, fully integrated, and supported by local John Deere dealers, ensuring seamless implementation and ongoing assistance for farmers seeking to optimize their spraying operations and embrace data-driven agricultural practices.
Key Takeaways
AI-powered weed identification
Computer vision technology
Targeted herbicide application
Average 77% herbicide savings
ExactApply™ nozzle control
Reduces input costs
As-Applied Maps generation
Data streaming to Operations Center™
Targeted Spray and Broadcast Spray modes
Optional variable rate capability
Nighttime spraying with integrated lighting
Factory-installed and integrated
Supported by local dealers
What This Case Study Demonstrates
- Herbicide Reduction
- Cost Efficiency
- Data-Driven Farming
- Targeted Weed Control
- Flexible Application
- Nighttime Operations
- Variable Rate Application
