Smart Apply technology, now under the umbrella of John Deere, effectively eradicates excess spraying

The firm engineered the Smart Apply Intelligent Spray Control System™, an enhancement package capable of enhancing the accuracy and efficacy of nearly any air-blast sprayer utilized in orchard, vineyard, and tree nursery spray applications. Smart Apply aids growers in minimizing chemical consumption, mitigating airborne drift, and reducing runoff, all while maximizing the yield of valuable crops and aligning with sustainability goals. 

         Sophisticated LiDAR (light detection and ranging) technology is employed to detect individual trees and vines, automatically adapting spray volume based on foliage density for optimized protection. The system intelligently halts spraying between trees and rows, autonomously adjusting without human intervention. Smart Apply's exclusive GPS-enabled software captures a comprehensive range of data during the spraying process. This data encompasses the date and time of spraying, total spray volumes, chemical savings, tree counts, canopy volume, individual tree or vine health, as well as acres/hectares covered. The precision data facilitates a deeper understanding of an orchard's or vineyard's productivity, profitability, health, and sustainability.