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š± Efficient crop protection with SAM-DIMENSION spot spray maps -
Ā Less input and higher yields for regenerative agriculture

What's behind it?
SAM-DIMENSION Spot-Spray Maps allow for the precise application of crop protection products using standard ISOBUS field sprayers. Herbicides are applied only to areas where treatment is needed, reducing pesticide costs and even increasing yields. Learn more on theĀ
Three simple steps to a SAM-DIMENSION Spot-Spray Map

Why we do what we do
"The precision farming technology is available on the farms. Single-nozzle or section control are standard on most farms today." says Dr Alexander Linn. What is the simplest solution for reducing plant protection products in practice?Ā With this goal in mind, Dr. Alexander Linn and Dr. Robin Mink founded SAM-DIMENSION GmbH in 2020 from the Institute of Phytomedicine at the University of Hohenheim.
The simple and smart creation of spot spray maps, so-called application maps, would therefore be sufficient to minimise the amount of applied plant protection products.
From their research projects with agricultural chemistry and their personal agricultural background, they have the necessary expertise to quickly advance the technical implementation.
Today, SAM-DIMENSION operates with a multinational team and has offices in Lower Saxony, Baden-WĆ¼rttemberg and Prague. "It quickly became clear that the topic extents far beyond SpotSpray Maps," recalls Dr Robin Mink. Advanced analyses of plant health, fertilisation, plant damage and entire field trial mapping are already part of the product portfolio. "We can not only create the spot spray maps from a single flight, but also determine field emergence at individual plant level, for example, or create separate maps for weeds, dicotyledonous weeds and sometimes even determine the plants to the exact species," says Dr Linn.Ā
In total, more than 10 experts from the fields of agriculture, geoinformatics and AI data analysis work in the SAM-DIMENSION team. The database comprises several million detailed images that can precisely categorise each plant. The team is also very proud of its close collaboration with agricultural technology manufacturers. "These collaborations are particularly important to empower our joint customers to use the Spot-pray Maps easily with every sprayer brand," says Dr Mink.

Product updates
SAM-CAM AI:Ā The time has come! We have spent the last few months implementing your feedback and have already completed the first flights with the new SAM-CAM AI.Ā
The result: faster delivery of spot spray maps thanks to innovative Edge AI processing and simple operation. The ideal mapping system for contractors and large farms.

Winter wheat spot spray map:Ā Our spot spray maps are now also available for dicots in winter wheat. The savings potential is higher than expected and additional treatments, e.g. against bur-chervil (Anthriscus caucalisĀ M.Bieb.), no longer have to be applied broadcast to the entire field.

From onions to parsley - spot spray in speciality crops:Ā Due to the high demand, we have expanded our product portfolio in the area of speciality crops. The use of spot spray maps in speciality crops is particularly worthwhile, not least because of the reduced phytotoxicity while maintaining the same treatment efficiency.
Map delivery - new record:Ā 3 hours from flight to delivery of the Spot-Spray Map. This year, the map was delivered in less than 24 hours after the flight. With the new SAM-CAM AI, we will permanently reduce the delivery time to <3 h in future.
How do the SAM-DIMENSION spot spray maps work on your terminal?Ā
Find out more e.g. in the video with Amazone, HardiĀ or John Deere.


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