RootWave wins EIP-Agri grant
RootWave has received funding from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The project will evaluate the potential of RootWave’s non-chemical technology to control weeds using electricity. The key advantages of the technology are that it is chemical free, systemically kills the roots and does not disturb the soil. This project will provide a practical solution for growers by addressing the main concerns of using novel technology in this environment:
- Long-term efficacy of weed control using a structured field trial over 3 years with active participation from the grower
- Speed of weed control by designing a mechanical electrode array prototype suited for this scenario
- Cost by undertaking a desk study comparing alternative weed control methods.
