AI-powered precision farming reduces input use in real time

Using artificial intelligence and real-time crop monitoring, PerPlant helps farmers reduce chemical inputs, improve yields and optimise field operations.

Farmers worldwide are facing growing pressure to produce more food with fewer resources while reducing the environmental impact of agriculture. Rising input costs, increasing regulation of pesticide and fertiliser use, and growing concern about biodiversity loss and water quality are accelerating the need for more precise farming methods. However, many growers still rely on blanket application of crop protection products and fertiliser across entire fields, despite large variations in crop health, weed pressure and soil conditions within the same hectare.

This creates both environmental and economic inefficiencies. Healthy crops often receive unnecessary treatment, while weaker zones may not receive the support they need. As a result, farmers risk overusing chemicals, increasing input costs and reducing overall resource efficiency.

The technology can reduce herbicide use by up to 87%, lower overall input use by an average of 50% and increase yields by up to 4%

Real-time AI enables more precise field operations

To address these challenges, Danish agtech company PerPlant has developed an AI-powered precision farming solution that enables tractors to analyse crops in real time while driving through the field. Mounted on the roof of a tractor, the PerPlant Sensor combines cameras, artificial intelligence and satellite data to detect weeds, biomass variation and disease pressure directly during field operations.

The system integrates with existing ISOBUS-compatible equipment, including sprayers, fertiliser spreaders and seeders, and automatically adjusts application rates with centimeter-level precision. This allows farmers to apply herbicides only where weeds are detected and optimise fertiliser distribution based on live crop data, without using prescription maps or manual field preparation.

Compatible with most tractors and a wide range of crops, the sensor can be installed within 30 minutes. The technology can reduce herbicide use by up to 87%, lower overall input use by an average of 50% and increase yields by up to 4% through more precise crop management.

Supporting sustainable and resource-efficient farming

By combining real-time crop analysis with automated precision application, PerPlant helps farmers reduce chemical use, optimise resources and improve operational efficiency without changing existing farming practices. The solution demonstrates how artificial intelligence can support a more sustainable and data-driven agricultural sector while supporting farmers maintain productivity and profitability