Introduction of the first self-propelled seeding platform for variety- and fertilizer testing integrating autonomy against scarcity of labour and at the same time removing static work and hereby improving working environment significantly
Time: 27 August, 2025 (9.30-14.00)
Place: Hushållningssällskapet Östergötland, Vreta Kloster Klostergården,
585 76 Vreta Kloster, Sweden
We warmly invite you to a hands-on field demonstration, showcasing how technology can pave the way for a more efficient, attractive, and sustainable working environment in applied agricultural research.
We want to demonstrate how reducing labour per task – driven by resource scarcity and the need for efficiency – can go hand in hand with scientific progress. We cannot work faster, but we can work smarter through technology. Improved working conditions through automation can help attract and retain skilled field scientists over the long term. We will also present a tool designed to deliver a reliable and efficient platform for variety and fertilizer testing.
What to expect:
• Live field demonstration of the PrecisionPlot Seeder – designed for -accurate, efficient and repeatable plot establishment
• Introduction of the next step in the platform: the PrecisionPlot Sprayer
– a fully autonomous plot sprayer for testing both synthetic and -non-synthetic plant protection products
The future of fieldwork lies in intelligent tools and better conditions. Join us to see how we can move forward – not by running faster, but by working smarter.
Practical information:
- Deadline for sign up: 20/8
- How to get there: The easiest way to get to Klostergården is by car, but there are also local buses going to Klostergården from Linköping.
- The Nordic Testbed Network is offering travel grants for actors in the Nordic and Baltic region. If you are in need of travel support contact sns@slu.se
Preliminary program:
9:30 Coffee
• Presentation of HS Östergötland by -Agnes Hellgren
• Presentation of PrecisionPlot Seeder, from idea to PoC and what is next
• Field -demonstration of PrecisionPlot seeder
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Fully autonomous plot sprayer – the next-generation in field-applied science – post seeding crops
Organizers:
HS Östergötland
TS Agro