Topics:

• Importance and new role of automated technologies in weed control
• Automated lettuce thinners and automated weeders developed by a number of companies will be demonstrated on planted lettuce
• Both driven and autonomous machines will be on display and demonstrated
• The machines use a variety of different mechanisms to remove unwanted plants
• These technologies can be used in both conventional and organic production systems
• There will be ample opportunity to watch demonstrations of each machine and to discuss with company representatives