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Electric weed control in fruit and vine cultivation Zürn Harvesting GmbH & Co. KG is now taking over the distribution of the British manufacturer RootWave’s electric weed control equipment for fruit and vine cultivation in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. According to the specialist in econventional farming based in Merchingen, Baden-Württemberg, there was already considerable interest […]
Cofabel becomes exclusive distributor of RootWave: A major step forward in sustainable weed control for fruit growing and viticulture. Cofabel becomes the exclusive distributor of RootWave in Belgium and the Netherlands. RootWave is an innovative technology that controls weeds using electrical current. It offers a residue-free, efficient and sustainable alternative to traditional weed control. An […]
RootWave eWeeding products for orchards, vineyards and bush fruit in the UK Kirkland UK a specialist supplier of equipment to the UK fruit industry is the new official distributor for RootWave electrical weed control products in the UK. The new partnership will see Kirkland UK distribute RootWave’s tractor-powered eWeeding machines for use in orchards, vineyards […]
The UK manufacturer of technologically advanced mechanical weed control products, Garford Farm Machinery, and Warwickshire based electrical weed control manufacturer RootWave, have today (11.06.2024) announced a new agreement that will bring next generation weeding technology to UK and international markets. The new agreement will see the two manufacturers co-develop new weeding technology and products, integrating […]
The money and time spent by governments on committees and stewardship schemes would be better used on helping the industry transition to viable alternatives like electrical weed control. It is time for the industry to start looking forward, not backwards. By Andrew Diprose, CEO – RootWave It is difficult to find out exactly how much […]
The European Union has set a goal to reduce the use and risk of hazardous pesticides by 50% by 2030. However, a leaked draft report from the European Parliament shows that the Member leading the revision of the EU’s pesticide framework is pushing for more ambition, advocating for an 80% reduction in the use of […]
It is well known that some weed control methods can negatively impact yield leading to a loss of revenue for farmers. For example, apple farmers can risk yield losses of over 20% with mechanical cultivation due to physical damage caused to tree roots. This can equate to thousands of dollars in lost revenue per hectare […]
Independent trials and analysis of soil samples by soil scientists confirmed that RootWave does not negatively impact the soil or life within the soil. The analysis included population counts of macro and micro-fauna such as earthworms, nematodes, bacteria and fungi. RootWave allows soils to heal and regenerate, whereas residues from herbicides and frequent cultivation from […]
Mother nature is fighting back and weeds are now resistant to the majority of known herbicide modes of action. This problem is accelerating as farmers are dependent on a dwindling choice of herbicides. In addition, regulators are restricting the use of herbicides due to safety concerns. Farmers are concerned they won’t be able to economically […]
Chemical herbicides do not stay where they are sprayed. They leach and drift into the food we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. They are toxic in nature and can cause chronic health conditions. Safe exposure thresholds are continually being revised down as we learn more about them. They persist in […]
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