With the end of the project approaching, different growers started using UV-robots in practice. Some other growers might still be in doubt about the purchase and need more practical information. That is why we want to finalize the project with an article on the practical use with a few do’s and don’ts. Read More
The control of Powdery mildew in tomato was already defined in the UV-ROBOT project. In the extension of the project we changed our focus from Powdery mildew to the tomato russet mite (TRM). Read More
As a progressive grower, we are constantly innovating, mainly in sustainability. We optimize our cultivation and business process with an eye for people, plants and the environment. Read More
From June 13th 2023 to June 30th 2023 a trial was carried out by Botany BV on their site in Horst-Meterik to test the crop safety of the UV-C treatments on tomato. Read More
Two weeks ago, the last UV-C treatment was given in the cucumber trials of the project. The last trial served as a demonstration and validation, focusing on the effectiveness of UV in treating powdery mildew. Two varieties were tested, Dee Viate (DV) and Sepalin (SP), both with 50 J/m² UV (UV) and without (CC). Additionally, objects were added for Dee Viate; one where UV was combined with a preventive biological treatment (BUV) and another where a reduced amount of UV was given on darker days (VUV). Read More
The use of pesticides against mildew is very intense during plant breeding of strawberry plants. The aim of this trial is to apply UV-C to fight powdery mildew (and spider mites) and to make healthy plant material with a minimum of chemical input. Read More
While deploying UV robots at more growers worldwide, we are given more insights in the variety of growing infrastructures that exist, and the challenges that these bring in terms of automation. Read More
In high wire system cucumber production, powdery mildew pressure can be reduced by regular leaf thinning although high leaf contamination requires chemical treatments to maintain crop cultivation. UV-C light has been shown to prevent powdery mildew development to maintain low disease pressure in cucumber and tomato crops. Read More
Today (31/01/23), new cucumber plants arrived at PSKW. The trial starting today will be the last trial by the research station in the Interreg project UV-robot. Read More
Fruit rot (Botrytis) is a big problem in the cultivation of strawberry. At the moment growers perform biological and chemical sprayings during flowering period to control this disease. Read More
