Robots, Drones, and Digital Tools: The Next Generation of Crop Protection

Emerging technologies are opening new possibilities for reducing pesticide use and improving precision in the field. In this segment, Robert Finger, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Policy at ETH Zurich, highlights examples including autonomous weeding robots and drone-enabled biological control applications that can help growers target crop protection challenges more effectively.

Key takeaway:
Automation and precision technologies could play a major role in replacing or reducing some conventional crop protection practices.