Brazilian citrus industry ripe for autonomous sprayer shift

Orange grove management has long been a labour-intensive activity in Brazil. One of the most necessary and dangerous aspects of the process is pest control.

Orchard spraying is a frequent and necessary task that can take considerable time given the scope and scale of many Brazilian citrus orchards. The inability to cover large areas accurately and in a timely fashion makes the management of these insects challenging. At the same time, there is a high risk of contamination to workers, who must be covered head-to-toe in protective gear during spraying activities.

For Brazilian-based Jacto, one of the largest manufacturers of agricultural sprayers in the world, it’s an environment ripe for automation—and autonomy. Jacto manufactures a wide range of spraying, fertilizer spreading, planting, harvesting and pruning equipment, always with an eye on driving efficiency through technology.

What you will learn

This article features first-hand interviews with Jacto and how they came to develop the Arbus 4000 JAV, an autonomous orchard sprayer using SMART7 antennas and TerraStar-C PRO Correction Services. Hear directly from an orchard operator using the Arbus 4000 JAV for worker safety, high efficiency, and reduced chemical use benefits.

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