A fertilizer/chemical dispenser having intelligent dispensing logic, including: a frame sub-assembly; a first reservoir for containing chemical solids, wherein the first reservoir is associated with the frame sub-assembly; a first dispenser for dispending chemical solids; a second reservoir for containing chemical liquids, wherein the second reservoir is associated with the frame sub-assembly; a second dispenser for dispending chemical liquids; at least one ground-engaging drive wheel; an engine, wherein the engine is associated with the frame sub-assembly; and an image sensor, wherein the image sensor is in communication with a comparative database that enables the reduction and/or avoidance of nonapplication, misapplication and/or overapplication of lawn care chemicals.

A system for irrigating an agricultural field includes a high-clearance vehicle (e.g., a sprayer vehicle) and a hose configured to connect an external water source to the high-clearance vehicle while the high-clearance vehicle traverses the agricultural field. A method for irrigating an agricultural field includes connecting an external water source to a high-clearance vehicle by a hose, and dispensing water from the nozzles of the high-clearance vehicle while the external water source remains connected thereto and while the high-clearance vehicle traverses the agricultural field.

A routing system for an agricultural sprayer includes a support configured to operably couple with the sprayer. An adaptor is configured to transfer a flow therethrough. The adaptor is at least partially positioned within an envelope defined between a wheel assembly and laterally offset components of the sprayer. A conduit has a first section operably coupled with a first portion of the adaptor and a second section operably coupled with an opposing second portion of the adaptor. The first section and the second section of the conduit are configured to transfer the flow therethrough such that the flow is serially transferred through each of the first section of the conduit, the adaptor, and the second section of the conduit.

A circular sprinkler irrigation all-in-one machine capable of spraying water, fertilizer, and pesticide includes a sprinkler irrigation frame and a storage pesticide box disposed at a side of the sprinkler irrigation frame, and a top end of the sprinkler irrigation frame is fixedly connected to a lower connecting seat. The operator control the machine through a control panel to uniformly spray and irrigate crops, an area of spraying water, pesticide and fertilizer can be adjusted according to the area of crops, effectively saving water, fertilizer and pesticide resources, accurate fertilization or spraying pesticide can be achieved according to different crops, the integration of a water pipeline and a first electric power line with a main sprinkler irrigation pipe ensures that the spraying operation can be carried out regularly and continuously during rotary spraying, avoiding line entanglement, improving device versatility, overall spraying accuracy and the neatness of the device line.

The invention relates to the field of agriculture, specifically to the treatment of crops. More particularly, the invention pertains to methods and apparatus for preparing agricultural crops for processing.

Method for preparing to treat crops includes:

moving a mobile crop processing preparation device onto the field, which has a pump, liquid transfer tubes, a liquid metering system, and at least two containers, with one container filled with water and the other filled with a concentrated treatment or fertilization agent for plants. Determining the necessary concentration of the aforementioned treatment or fertilization agent for the specific field. Mixing water with the aforementioned concentrated agent in the required proportions. And transferring the resulting solution to the intended location.

The proposed invention provides for the creation of a multi-system for mixing liquids for the treatment or fertilization of plants, reduces the time required for preparing agricultural crops for processing, decreases the amount of equipment needed for this preparation, and minimizes labor costs.

A circular sprinkler irrigation all-in-one machine capable of spraying water, fertilizer, and pesticide includes a sprinkler irrigation frame and a storage pesticide box disposed at a side of the sprinkler irrigation frame, and a top end of the sprinkler irrigation frame is fixedly connected to a lower connecting seat. The operator control the machine through a control panel to uniformly spray and irrigate crops, an area of spraying water, pesticide and fertilizer can be adjusted according to the area of crops, effectively saving water, fertilizer and pesticide resources, accurate fertilization or spraying pesticide can be achieved according to different crops, the integration of a water pipeline and a first electric power line with a main sprinkler irrigation pipe ensures that the spraying operation can be carried out regularly and continuously during rotary spraying, avoiding line entanglement, improving device versatility, overall spraying accuracy and the neatness of the device line.

A probe assembly for a closed transfer system is provided. The probe assembly includes a base having an internal wall, a probe defining a hollow air channel, and a valve configured to selectively allow air into the hollow air channel. The internal wall partially defines and fluidly separates a liquid chamber and an air chamber. The probe is coupled to the base such that the hollow air channel is in fluid communication with the air chamber. The valve is positioned proximate to the air chamber. The liquid chamber is configured to deliver rinse water from a water source.

A system for servicing an agricultural applicator includes an agricultural applicator configured as a UAV configured to fly over a field, the agricultural applicator including an applicator tank for holding agricultural product configured to be dispensed by the agricultural applicator during an application operation, and a power source port configured to receive a power source for powering the agricultural applicator. The system further includes a platform on which the agricultural applicator rests during a servicing operation, the platform defining at least one opening. Moreover, the system includes a refill tank connectable during the servicing operation to the applicator tank through the at least one opening for supplying the agricultural product from the refill tank to the applicator tank. Additionally, the system includes a power source station for supplying the power source to the power source port through the at least one opening during the servicing operation.

The present invention relates to an autonomous agricultural vehicle (1) comprising a framework (2) and wheels (3), the framework (2) having a width, two flanks, one on each side of a longitudinal axis (X) of the autonomous agricultural vehicle (1), and a top, at least one tool being able to be housed in a working volume (20) defined by the width and the top of the framework (2), the autonomous agricultural vehicle (1) moreover comprising a hydrogen-powered propulsion system comprising at least one hydrogen fuel cell (100). The autonomous agricultural vehicle according to the invention moreover comprises at least one hydrogen cylinder (11,12) positioned longitudinally on the top of the framework (2), the hydrogen fuel cell (100) being configured to consume hydrogen from the at least one hydrogen cylinder (11, 12) and oxygen captured from the air so as to supply electrical power to an electric motor of the hydrogen-powered propulsion system.

A fill synchronization system and method for synchronizing an agricultural sprayer and an autonomous fill machine to supply agricultural product to the agricultural sprayer, while both the agricultural sprayer and the autonomous fill machine are moving. In some situations, this filling operation occurs in an agricultural field while the agricultural sprayer is conducting spraying operations. Synchronizing includes driving the autonomous fill machine to the agricultural sprayer and one or more of corresponding velocities of the agricultural sprayer and the autonomous fill machine and aligning a portion of the vehicles. The system and method include a docking controller that both aligns and couples docking mechanisms on the autonomous fill machine and the agricultural sprayer such that they are in fluid communication. In some examples, the docking mechanisms includes an articulating arm controlled by the docking controller to guide the docking of the agricultural sprayer and the autonomous fill machine.