Using drone technology to achieve better control of black-grass

For many arable farmers, black-grass control is an endless challenge. One Gloucestershire farmer is utilising drone technology to manage the problem.

Toby Whatley
Head of Machinery and Farm Technology
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Using drone technology to achieve better control of black-grass

For many arable farmers, black-grass control is an endless challenge. One Gloucestershire farmer is utilising drone technology to manage the problem. Based near Winchcombe, H.A. Day and Sons farms about...

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