StevTech Case Studies - Precision Agriculture Success Stories
Comprehensive case studies showcasing precision agriculture, drone technology, and data-driven farming solutions across Australia. Results from wheat, cotton, rice, grapes, canola operations and more.
Large-Scale Weed Detection | NSW
High-resolution drone imaging covered 444ha using our AI detection. A 1.5m buffer around identified weeds with 100L/ha prescription rate delivered 73% chemical savings across this extensive broadacre operation.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
73% Chemical Savings
444ha Scanned Area
119ha Spray Area
Lantana Precision Spraying | NSW
Our AI identified lantana across 74ha using high-resolution drone imagery. Strategic 2m buffers around detections achieved 76% spray savings while ensuring complete coverage of the invasive weed.
Crops: Pasture
Use Cases: Weed Detection
76% Chemical Savings
74ha Scanned Area
17ha Spray Area
Golf Course Weed Management | Thurgoona, NSW
Computer vision detected kikuyu and cooch grass across 48ha of turf. Precision mapping with 1m buffers identified 64% of the area requiring treatment, achieving 36% chemical savings compared to blanket application.
Crops: Turf
Use Cases: Weed Detection
36% Chemical Savings
48ha Course Area
Lantana Monitoring Program | NSW
AI-powered lantana detection across 117ha identified 8.6ha of infestation, enabling targeted control strategies and long-term monitoring of this invasive species.
Crops: Pasture
Use Cases: Weed Detection
92.6% Chemical Reduction
117ha Total Area
Barley & Wheat Trials | Regional NSW
Comprehensive agricultural trial analysis using multispectral imaging and vegetation indices across 100+ plots.
Avocado Vegetative Flush | Detecting New Growth in Avocado Trees | Tinaroo Falls, QLD
Computer vision identified young leaf flush across 146ha of avocado orchards to enable precision spray timing for growth regulators. AI detected yellow-green young leaves across six properties, mapping vegetative flush density in 10m hexagon grids. Coverage analysis (0-70% per grid) enabled targeted paclobutrazol application to redirect tree energy from vegetative growth to fruit production.
Crops: Avocado
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients, Pests & Disease
146ha Total Orchard
6 Properties
Sticky Nightshade Control Program | Malongulli, NSW
Multi-year monitoring program across 208ha tracked Sticky Nightshade populations using AI detection. The 2024 assessment showed only 0.15% coverage (3,042m²), demonstrating effective long-term weed management.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection, Emergence Monitoring
208ha Monitored Area
0.15% Coverage Rate
0.30ha Detection Area
Boxthorn Green on Green Weed Detection | Goondiwindi, NSW
Computer vision identified boxthorn across multiple paddocks totaling 176ha. Strategic 2m spray buffers combined with 3m tree exclusion zones delivered 88% chemical savings while ensuring complete weed control.
Crops: Pasture
Use Cases: Weed Detection
88% Chemical Savings
176ha Total Area
21ha Spray Area
Long Term Nightshade Monitoring | Panuara, NSW
Multi-year tracking across 102 Ha demonstrated 94% reduction in Sticky Nightshade populations. 2024 coverage of just 85.6m² after successful identification of 1,535m² in 2023 validates sustained control program success.
Post-spray drone monitoring across 52ha measured blackberry control effectiveness. Follow-up assessment revealed 26% reduction in weed coverage (from 247m² to 184m²) following autonomous drone spraying operation.
Use Cases: Weed Detection
26% Weed Reduction
52ha Monitored Area
247m² Original Coverage
Riverine Fallow Weed Management | NSW
AI-powered weed detection across 201ha identified 56% requiring treatment. GPS-compensated buffers achieved 44% spray savings compared to blanket application while maintaining complete weed control.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
44% Chemical Savings
201ha Scanned Area
112ha Spray Area
Large-Scale Riverine Weed Control | NSW
Drone weed mapping across 193ha identified 35% requiring treatment. Precision targeting with GPS-compensated buffers achieved 65% chemical reduction versus traditional broadcast methods.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
65% Chemical Savings
193ha Total Area
67ha Spray Area
Multi-Species Weed Reduction | Furracabad, NSW
Post-treatment assessment across 32ha measured reduction effectiveness for two weed species. Blackberry decreased 63% (1,754m²) and Box Thorn decreased 29% (6,155m²) following drone spray operations, despite tree density limiting access in some areas.
Use Cases: Weed Detection
63% Blackberry Reduction
32ha Monitored Area
29% Boxthorn Reduction
Precision Fallow Weed Management | NSW
AI-powered weed detection across 166ha identified isolated weed patches covering just 4.2% of the paddock. GPS-compensated 1.5m buffers delivered prescription mapping that reduced chemical application by 96% compared to blanket spraying.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
96% Chemical Savings
166ha Scanned Area
6.95ha Spray Area
Green on Green Weed Detection | Cootamundra, NSW
AI-powered weed detection across 355ha operation with 3m buffers around weeds. Trees and water features marked with 3m exclusion zones. Achieved 85% chemical reduction through precision targeting.
Crops: Pasture
Use Cases: Weed Detection
85% Chemical Savings
355ha Total Area
55ha Spray Area
Ultra-Precision Weed Detection | NSW
Advanced AI analysis identified minimal weed presence across a 74ha paddock, with targeted zones covering just 4.2% of the area. Prescription mapping with 1.5m GPS-compensated buffers delivered 95.8% chemical reduction.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
95.8% Chemical Savings
74ha Scanned Area
3.1ha Spray Area
Riverine Precision Weed Targeting | NSW
Drone-based weed detection across 141ha with AI analysis and 1.5m GPS buffers. Prescription mapping achieved 84% chemical savings by targeting only 16% of paddock area.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
84% Chemical Savings
141ha Scanned Area
23ha Spray Area
Wheat In-Crop Weed Detection | NSW
AI-powered weed detection in wheat identified radish weeds across 72ha. GPS-compensated 1.5m buffers with offset correction for John Deere GPS system differences achieved 95% herbicide savings through targeted application.
Crops: Wheat
Use Cases: Weed Detection
95% Chemical Savings
72ha Total Area
4ha Spray Area
Nightshade Population Assessment | 1011, NSW
Survey across 10ha detected sticky nightshade at 89.5m² with 30 plants/ha density. Green category classification indicates relatively low infestation versus regional comparisons.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection, Emergence Monitoring
10ha Survey Area
30 Plants/Ha
89m² Coverage Area
Black Oats Weed Control | NSW
High-resolution drone mapping at 0.75cm resolution identified black oats across 179ha using AI detection. A 1-meter buffer ensured complete coverage, delivering precision spraying that eliminated broadcast application across 97.7% of the paddock.
Crops: Wheat
Use Cases: Weed Detection
97.7% Chemical Savings
179ha Scanned Area
4.1ha Spray Area
Fallow Weed Detection System | NSW
Drone scan with machine learning across 37ha identified sparse weed distribution. 150cm GPS buffer applied with 100L/ha rate, achieving 85.5% chemical savings.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
85.5% Chemical Savings
37ha Scanned Area
5ha Spray Area
Fallow Weed Targeting Program | NSW
AI weed detection across 182ha with GPS-compensated 1.5m buffers. Prescription map at 100L/ha rate achieved 69% savings by treating 31% of paddock.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
69% Chemical Savings
182ha Scanned Area
56ha Spray Area
Fallow Targeted Application | NSW
AI weed detection with 1.5m GPS buffers across 53ha. Prescription mapping targeted 70% of paddock achieving 30% chemical savings with complete weed coverage.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
30% Chemical Savings
53ha Scanned Area
37ha Spray Area
Multi-Paddock Fallow Program | NSW
Combined operation across paddocks totaling 81ha with AI weed detection. GPS-compensated mapping identified 55.6% requiring treatment, achieving 44% savings versus traditional methods.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
44% Chemical Savings
81ha Total Area
45ha Spray Area
Fallow Precision Control | NSW
Machine learning weed detection across 47ha with GPS-compensated 1.5m buffers. Prescription mapping at 100L/ha achieved 79% savings by targeting 21% of paddock.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
79% Chemical Savings
47ha Scanned Area
10ha Spray Area
AI Green on Brown Weed Mapping | Condobolin, NSW
Drone imagery across 482ha was processed using AI. GPS-compensated 1.5m buffers ensured complete weed coverage while achieving 40% chemical reduction through precision targeting.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
40% Chemical Savings
482ha Scanned Area
291ha Spray Area
Small Paddock Precision Spraying | NSW
AI weed detection across a 28ha paddock identified sparse weed distribution. GPS-compensated buffers enabled prescription mapping that reduced spray area to just 10%, achieving 90% chemical savings.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
90% Chemical Savings
28ha Scanned Area
2.8ha Spray Area
Fallow Strip Weed Control | NSW
Precision weed detection across 46ha with AI analysis. GPS-compensated prescription mapping targeted 43% of paddock, achieving 57% savings with 100L/ha rate.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
57% Chemical Savings
47ha Scanned Area
20ha Spray Area
Fallow Spray Optimization | NSW
Drone weed mapping across 156ha revealed sparse weed distribution covering only 4.8% of the paddock. Despite imagery shadowing challenges, AI detection with GPS-compensated buffers achieved 95% spray savings through targeted application.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
95% Chemical Savings
156ha Total Area
7.5ha Spray Area
Feedlot Perimeter Weed Control | NSW
AI weed detection across 54ha with majority of vegetation parallel to AB line. GPS-compensated prescription mapping targeted 41% of area, achieving 59% savings.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
59% Chemical Savings
54ha Total Area
22ha Spray Area
Fallow Paddock Optimization | NSW
Machine learning-based weed identification across 165ha with 1.5m GPS-compensated buffers. Targeted 23.6% of paddock achieving 76.4% savings versus blanket spray with 100L/ha rate.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
76.4% Chemical Savings
166ha Scanned Area
39ha Spray Area
Targeted Tree Line Weed Control | NSW
Machine learning-based weed identification across 88ha focused on tree line vegetation. GPS-compensated 1.5m buffers combined with strategic tree exclusion zones achieved 92.6% spray savings while maintaining complete weed coverage.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
92.6% Chemical Savings
88ha Total Area
6ha Spray Area
Targeted Weed Control in Rice | Northern NSW
Comprehensive rice farming operation using precision spray drones for targeted weed control.
Machine learning identification across 184ha with 1.5m GPS buffers. Spray rate 100L/ha applied to 45.6% of paddock, achieving 54.4% savings.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
54.4% Chemical Savings
185ha Scanned Area
84ha Spray Area
Late-Season Cotton Monitoring | Condobolin, NSW
Advanced multi-spectral analysis of 32ha cotton crop measured leaf coverage at 90% across 568 rows. NDRE analysis provided nitrogen status insights despite late-stage crop maturity limiting traditional NDVI effectiveness.
Crops: Cotton
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients
90% Leaf Coverage
32ha Monitored Area
568 Rows Analyzed
Fallow Conservation Spraying | NSW
Drone weed mapping across 236ha with machine learning detection. GPS-compensated 1.5m buffers applied with 100L/ha rate, achieving 69% chemical savings.
Crops: Fallow
Use Cases: Weed Detection
69% Chemical Savings
236ha Scanned Area
73ha Spray Area
Fallow Weed Control | Central NSW
Large-scale fallow management using drone mapping and precision spray applications to control weeds during fallow periods.
Multi-spectral drone analysis across 152ha identified significant weed density affecting 53% of the field. Detected weeds included broadleaf and grass species, with Septoria blotch disease also present. Average row coverage was 92%.
Crops: Wheat
Use Cases: Weed Detection, Pests & Disease, Emergence Monitoring
152ha Scanned Area
53% Field Affected
80ha Detection Area
Wheat Multi-Threat Monitoring | NSW
Comprehensive drone scouting across 61ha detected multiple crop threats including Septoria leaf blotch disease, nutrient deficiencies, caterpillar damage, and grass weed pressure averaging 0.92 plants per square meter.
Crops: Wheat
Use Cases: Weed Detection, Pests & Disease, Stress & Nutrients
Use Cases: Weed Detection, Pests & Disease, Stress & Nutrients
35ha Total Area
57 Disease Images
63 Nutrient Issues Detected
Canola Weed Detection | NSW
Drone weed mapping across 30ha of canola revealed 67% of the field with low emergence coverage. Weed analysis detected grass species averaging 0.70 per m² and broadleaf weeds, along with Alternaria black spot disease.
Crops: Canola
Use Cases: Weed Detection, Pests & Disease, Emergence Monitoring
30ha Field Area
67% Low Emergence
0.70 Grass/m²
Canola Emergence and Disease Monitoring | NSW
Comprehensive assessment across 30ha revealed 80.5% of field with low emergence coverage. Disease detection identified Alternaria black spot along with insect damage, requiring targeted management response.
Crops: Canola
Use Cases: Pests & Disease, Emergence Monitoring
80.5% Low Emergence
30ha Field Area
Cotton Emergence Variability Assessment | NSW
Stand assessment showing high variability across 115ha with 24.5% exhibiting low population density and 7% showing small plant size, indicating significant areas requiring intervention or management adjustment.
Crops: Cotton
Use Cases: Emergence Monitoring
24.5% Low Density
115ha Field Area
7% Small Plants
Vineyard Stress Monitoring | NSW
Quad-band NDVI analysis across 29ha of vineyard identified 2.5% of vines in high stress zones. Detection enabled targeted irrigation interventions, with 349 specific annotations marking gaps and irrigation leaks for remediation.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients, Thermal Scans, Gaps & Breaks
2.5% High Stress Area
29ha Vineyard Area
349 Issues Identified
Vineyard Irrigation Assessment East | NSW
Comprehensive stress monitoring across 29ha identifying 254 annotations including irrigation leaks and vine gaps. High stress zones totaling 2.5% of vineyard enabled targeted irrigation interventions.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients, Thermal Scans, Gaps & Breaks
254 Issues Found
29ha Vineyard Area
2.5% High Stress
Vineyard Irrigation Leak Detection | NSW
Thermal and multi-spectral imaging across 79ha identified 160+ irrigation leaks and vine gaps. Vegetation stress analysis revealed 1.1% of the vineyard outside optimal stress range, enabling targeted irrigation repairs.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients, Thermal Scans, Gaps & Breaks
160+ Leaks Detected
79ha Vineyard Area
254 Total Annotations
Large-Scale Vineyard Assessment | NSW
Multi-spectral imaging across 79ha identified 160+ irrigation leaks and vine gaps. Vegetation stress analysis revealed 1.1% of vineyard outside optimal range, enabling systematic remediation program.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients, Thermal Scans, Gaps & Breaks
160+ Issues Found
79ha Vineyard Area
1.1% Stress Zones
Cotton Emergence Assessment | NSW
Early-season cotton monitoring across 32ha identified poor emergence in 13% of the field. Plant size variability analysis revealed 19% of the area in the lowest growth categories, enabling targeted replanting decisions.
Crops: Cotton
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients, Emergence Monitoring
32ha Scanned Area
13% Poor Emergence
19% Low Vigor
Cotton Regional Stand Analysis | NSW
Population density assessment across cotton field identifying 24.3% of area in lowest density ranges. Valid data area of 18ha enabled precision replanting calculations and management optimization.
Crops: Cotton
Use Cases: Emergence Monitoring
24% Low Density Area
18ha Valid Data
4.4ha Critical Zone
Vineyard Stress Monitoring Analysis | NSW
Multi-metric stress analysis across 17ha vineyard using quad-band NDVI. Detected 7% of area in high stress range, with comprehensive vegetation fraction and yield potential mapping.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients
17ha Vineyard Area
7% High Stress
1.2ha Critical Zone
Vineyard Row Assessment | NSW
Vegetation fraction analysis across 31ha vineyard identifying 5 distinct irrigation leak areas totaling 0.92ha. Detailed gap and break documentation supported precision remediation planning.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Thermal Scans, Gaps & Breaks
5 Major Leaks
31ha Vineyard Area
0.92ha Leak Area
Vineyard Stress Zone Mapping | NSW
Quad-band NDVI analysis across 23ha vineyard identified 2.38% showing high stress levels. 205 anomalies documented including irrigation leaks and gaps for targeted remediation.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients, Thermal Scans, Gaps & Breaks
205 Anomalies
23ha Scanned Area
2.4% High Stress
Vineyard Infrastructure Monitoring | NSW
Detailed stress assessment across 9ha vineyard with 2.38% identified in high stress zones. Comprehensive annotation of 65 irrigation leaks and vine gaps enabled targeted infrastructure improvements.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients, Thermal Scans, Gaps & Breaks
65 Issues Found
9ha Block Area
2.4% Stress Zones
Vineyard Health Analysis | NSW
Multi-metric stress monitoring across 8ha identifying 9.4% with elevated stress. Analysis covered stress index, vegetation fraction, and yield potential for precision water and nutrient management.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients, Thermal Scans
8ha Block Area
9.4% High Stress
0.78ha Critical Zone
Cotton Pivot Emergence Analysis | NSW
Stand count and emergence assessment across 54ha pivot system. Analysis of population density, plant size, and emergence fraction over 37.3ha of valid data enabled targeted irrigation and management adjustments.
Crops: Cotton
Use Cases: Emergence Monitoring, Thermal Scans
54ha Pivot Area
37ha Valid Data
69% Data Coverage
Vineyard Irrigation Efficiency Study | NSW
Comprehensive irrigation assessment identifying 160 points of interest across 35ha, primarily gaps in vines and irrigation leaks. Total detected area of 4ha enabled targeted water management improvements.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Thermal Scans, Gaps & Breaks
160 Leak Points
35ha Vineyard Area
4ha Affected Area
Cotton Multi-Metric Assessment | NSW
Comprehensive analysis covering population density, plant size, weed infestation, and emergence fraction across 60ha. Multi-metric approach provided 36.9ha of valid data for precision management decisions.
Crops: Cotton
Use Cases: Weed Detection, Emergence Monitoring
60ha Total Area
37ha Valid Data
4 Key Metrics Tracked
Vineyard Leak Detection System | NSW
Thermal and multispectral assessment identified multiple irrigation leaks across 24ha. Also documented weak vine sections, gaps, and a large lower vigor zone requiring management attention.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients, Thermal Scans, Gaps & Breaks
24ha Vineyard Area
0.26ha Leak Area
Vineyard Performance Assessment | NSW
Stand assessment and vigor monitoring across 37ha identifying 163 issues including gaps and lower vigor zones. Total affected area of 20.77ha documented for strategic remediation program.
Crops: Grapes
Use Cases: Stress & Nutrients, Gaps & Breaks
163 Issues Found
37ha Vineyard Area
21ha Low Vigor
Cotton Field Emergence Monitoring | NSW
Comprehensive emergence assessment across 10ha cotton field with 3.6ha valid data. Analysis identified 3.3% of area with poor emergence (fraction <0.500), enabling targeted management interventions and replanting decisions.
Crops: Cotton
Use Cases: Emergence Monitoring
10ha Total Area
3.6ha Valid Data
3.3% Poor Emergence
Cotton Regional Field Assessment | NSW
Multi-field cotton monitoring across 30ha analyzing population density and emergence fraction patterns. Comprehensive spatial variability data enabled targeted management across diverse field conditions.