Self-driving machines
Implementation
Mid term
Sustainability components
GHG emissions
Air quality- Soil
- Water
- Biodiversity
- Animal welfare
Economic- Social
Technical feasibility
Climate risk region
Continental
Weather event addressed
Farming system
FRUITS & VINEYARDS
Apple, vineyards
Description of the measure
Reducing the soil compression by self-driving machines e.g. for hoeing the tree strips
Comments on sustainability
The lighter and self-driving machines reduce the soil compression and the GHG emissions. Soil organisms, soil structure and water infiltration into the soil profit from this and therefore the yields as well. Initial investments are necessary but are payed off by the lower fuel and personal need and the improved soil structure. External advice may be necessary.