Client Name:
Vezyroglou Farm
www.vezyrogloufarm.com

Crops:
High Density Seeded
Baby Leaf Salads

Laser Weeding for Commercial Crop Production

WEEDER CORE is an intelligent laser weeding system built to reduce dependency on manual labor and chemical weed control in commercial crop production.
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‍Using AI vision and precision laser targeting, the system identifies weeds among dense crop growth and applies laser energy directly to the weed growth point, without disturbing the soil or damaging the surrounding crop.

At Vezyroglou Farm, the Terra Robotics WEEDER CORE operated in real baby leaf production conditions, including short crop cycles, delicate crops, dense planting patterns, and difficult weeds such as purslane, chickweed, and jimsonweed.

The results showed strong commercial potential - reduced manual weeding needs, measurable weed control, and a practical path toward lower operational dependency in high-value crop production.

Application

Terra Robotics WEEDER CORE was applied across both nethouse and open-field production areas, working within the farm’s existing crop cycle and field layout.
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The system was configured around the farm’s real production needs, with treated and untreated areas compared to evaluate weed reduction, crop safety, labor impact, and operational usability.
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Client-side analysis confirmed a significant reduction in manual weeding labor hours, supporting the system’s commercial viability in baby leaf production.

“We were aiming for 40–50%. What we saw in the field exceeded expectations. In some areas, we skipped manual labor completely.”
- Nikos Karatolos, R&D Lead, Vezyroglou Farm -

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Farm Layout

The system operated across different crop sectors, each consisting of five cultivation beds measuring approximately 250 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width, with tractor wheel spacing of 1.8 meters.

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Performance Comparison

Treated and untreated areas were compared across the field to measure weed density reduction, manual labor impact, and crop safety under real commercial conditions.

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Crop Cycle

Baby leaf greens mature in approximately 25-30 days, creating a short weeding window. WEEDER CORE was applied within this cycle to support earlier, more predictable weed control before crop canopy closure.

Greenhouse rows of leafy red lettuce with labels showing laser treated and control sections.

Commercial Results

In client-side analysis, WEEDER CORE demonstrated clear commercial value in high-density baby leaf production, reducing manual weeding labor hours by up to 75% and achieving up to 92% weed density reduction in laser-treated areas. 

The client identified a realistic first-year target of cutting manual weeding needs by 50%, with potential to reach up to 70% through optimized use, while the system also showed strong crop adaptability by achieving 88% control on difficult weeds in spinach without a pre-trained model for that specific crop.

92%

Reduction in weed density

3 weeks

To operator independence

Why It Matters for Growers

Reduced manual labor dependency
Client-side analysis recorded a 61–75% reduction in manual weeding labor hours, with a realistic first-year target of cutting manual weeding needs by half.
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Chemical-free weed control
Laser treatment offers a physical, non-chemical approach to weed control, supporting cleaner production and reduced herbicide dependency.

Low operational burden
The system is designed to fit into existing farm operations without adding unnecessary complexity to the grower’s workflow.

Built for field reality
Developed around real agricultural constraints: short crop cycles, dense planting, variable field conditions, delicate crops, and commercial production pressure.

Multi-crop adaptability
WEEDER CORE demonstrated flexibility across baby leaf crops and difficult weeds, including successful control of chickweed and jimsonweed in spinach without a pre-trained model for that specific crop.

Conclusion

The Terra Robotics WEEDER CORE proved its value within the first month. Within 3 weeks, the operator was running  the system independently, showing that the technology can be adopted without adding unnecessary complexity.In a crop category where timing, precision, and labor availability directly affect profitability, Terra Robotics offers growers a scalable way to manage weeds without disturbing the soil or relying on chemical control.
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