Evaluation of Crop Protection Equipment

This service assesses the performance of advanced precision crop protection equipment, including map- and sensor-based precision spraying, non-chemical weed and disease control, and robotic applications. Evaluation is conducted both in controlled laboratory settings and real-world field conditions to assess and quantify efficacy, accuracy, and efficiency. The ILVO Spray Tech Lab, one of the world's few ISO 17025-accredited spray technology laboratories, specialises in characterising sprayers and spray nozzles. Additionally, we provide field testing for sensor-based precision spraying technologies and non-chemical solutions (e.g., mechanical, laser, and UV-based weed and disease control). For robotic applications, our robotic framework can be used, ensuring practical deployment feasibility in autonomous precision agriculture applications. The results help manufacturers and farmers optimise their equipment for more automated and effective crop protection tools.