From canopy-targeted spraying to reducing soil compaction, drones are changing how potato growers manage crops. We spoke with contractor Rhys Muir to learn how this tech is being used in the field — and what it means for the future of farming.

In Issue 06 of PotatoLink magazine, Ryan Hall looks at the accessibility and mobility of technology available to growers in the form of drones, remote sensing and smartphone apps.

This research summary describes work assessing late blight of potatoes using spectral imagery collected by a drone.