AI maps slug hotspots as £2.6m SLIMERS project enters final phase

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A UK-wide agri-tech project is moving into its final phase with field trials focused on smarter slug control. The SLIMERS programme combines predictive risk maps, AI imaging, and precision application to target pests only where they cluster. Partners are testing selective pellet use, AI-enabled slug detection, and ultra-narrow spray hardware to reduce chemical reliance. Farmers involved in the trials are already seeing how uneven slug populations make blanket treatment inefficient. The project aims to deliver a practical, scalable tool for precision pest management.

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