About the research
Potatoes are highly susceptible to diseases and pests. To better protect these crops, computer scientist Jana Wieme (UGent - ILVO) deploys drones and artificial intelligence. "I train a computer to look for diseased plants, weeds, or harmful insects, such as the Colorado beetle, on drone images of a potato field. When the system detects something, the farmer gets a notification so he can act quickly."
Agriculture