POME Project (Precision orchard management for the environment)
09 Jul 2025
Niab Tour Meeting Point near Niab stand
A previous project developed a prototype orchard ‘Precision Variable Rate Spray’ system that takes account of tree size and applies a measured volume of spray to match the canopy size of individual trees, thereby reducing overall spray use. Find out how this new Innovate UK project will develop techniques to quantify canopy density, fruit load and presence of pests and diseases, and calculate yield estimates and prescription maps to manage tree growth, crop load and spray application.