Automated herbicide spraying attachment for the autonomous hybrid vehicle platform Prospr adds weed-control capability, extending automation across vineyards and orchards
PALO ALTO, California, May 27, 2026 – Yamaha Agriculture today announced a new herbicide attachment, developed and manufactured by Yamaha Agriculture partner, Croplands Equipment for Prospr, introducing weed-control capability to the high-performance autonomous hybrid vehicle platform for orchards and vineyards. Designed to integrate seamlessly with Prospr, the new attachment extends automation across a wider range of orchard and vineyard tasks and will be showcased at Hort Connections 2026 in South Australia next week.
Yamaha Agriculture President and CEO Nolan Paul said specialty crop growers are looking for practical, scalable automation technologies that can help them be more sustainable, efficient and profitable today, while also preparing for the future.
“Prospr was built to perform today and for the future. It is modular, AI-powered and can accommodate attachments made by our partners for a range of tasks. The new herbicide attachment highlights the platform’s flexibility to seamlessly support multiple applications across vineyards and orchards throughout the growing cycle.
“The new herbicide capability addresses a real need for growers seeking automation that integrates seamlessly into existing programs, particularly where labour availability and timing are a challenge, such as weed control which impacts the quality and performance of the grown crop.
“In partnership with growers, we are building a seamlessly connected future where sensing, autonomy, and intelligence work together to help them plan, act, and adapt with confidence.”
Prospr herbicide attachment extends automation across vineyards and orchards
Designed to integrate seamlessly with Prospr, the new herbicide attachment means growers can switch tools quickly and automate a wider range of orchard and vineyard tasks. The system delivers precise weed-control application designed to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency across every pass, even in unpredictable conditions.
Key herbicide attachment features include:
- Automated spraying functions including nozzle activation, tank agitation, liquid level sensing, and real-time rate adjustments based on vehicle speed.
- Mechanical breakaway boom arms designed to absorb impact and help protect crops and equipment when operating around trees, vines, and posts.
- Flexible chemical management with options for direct tank mixing or inline dosing for more precise concentration control and application management.
All herbicide attachment configurations integrate with the Yamaha Agriculture management and planning interface, including the multi-vehicle remote (MVR), enabling operators to supervise and manage multiple autonomous vehicles from a single interface, effectively and safely.
Prospr autonomous platform supports multiple tools and attachments
Prospr is already transforming orchard and vineyard management across the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. With market-leading autonomy designed to scale from small, complex blocks to large, contiguous production environments, Prospr supports a wide range of orchard and vineyard tasks, including intelligent crop spraying and herbicide spray application.
“Prospr was designed as a flexible autonomous platform capable of supporting multiple tools and attachments from various manufacturers on a single vehicle, while integrating field operations with data and analytics. Its hybrid diesel-electric drive system supports up to 40 hours of runtime and reduces fuel consumption by up to 70%, while precision spraying technologies, remote fleet management capabilities, and multi-vehicle operation helps growers improve operational efficiency, consistency, sustainability, and safety across orchard and vineyard operations,” said Nolan Paul.
The Prospr platform features fast row-to-row turns designed for efficient operation in tight orchard and vineyard environments, alongside job planning and speed-controlled zones that help standardize operations and support more consistent passes with greater productivity. A specifically designed chassis and tire configuration are designed to reduce ground compaction, while connectivity, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and remote diagnostics support uptime and fleet management for high tempo growing operations. Precision spraying capability includes electrically driven Quantum fans with zone and fan-level control for optimum chemical application, while multi-vehicle operation enables one to two operators to supervise a team of Prospr autonomous vehicles working collaboratively.
Yamaha Agriculture builds connected precision agriculture systems
Yamaha Agriculture’s growing portfolio includes the Prospr autonomous hybrid vehicle platform, AI-powered yield prediction and analytics, integrated farm management systems, and technology for autonomous fruit packing. Designed as connected systems, Yamaha Agriculture’s hardware, software, and data platforms work together to help growers improve operational efficiency, sustainability, and decision-making across the growing cycle.
“From AI-powered yield prediction and resource prioritization through to autonomous spraying and integrated farm management systems, we are building connected technologies that help growers operate more efficiently, make better-informed decisions, and adapt to changing conditions across every season.”
About Yamaha Agriculture
Yamaha Agriculture exists to make specialty crop growers more sustainable, profitable and resilient. Through robotics, automation and AI-powered analytics, Yamaha Agriculture serves growers in the rows, blocks, and farms they manage every day. Combining decades of manufacturing excellence and field-tested reliability together with hardware, software and intelligent systems, Yamaha Agriculture delivers a connected platform for orchards and vineyards – spraying where needed, monitoring what matters and gathering insights growers can trust. Yamaha Agriculture’s growing portfolio includes Prospr, an autonomous hybrid vehicle platform; technology for autonomous fruit packing; AI-powered yield prediction and analytics; and integrated farm management systems. Every product is tested and refined on Kando Farm, Yamaha Agriculture’s working orchard, in close partnership with growers across the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Precision agriculture that’s built to perform – today, and for the future.
For more information, see www.yamaha-agriculture.com
About Croplands Equipment Ltd
For over 50 years, Croplands has partnered with suppliers and growers across the globe to deliver innovative spraying solutions tailored to the unique needs of Australian and New Zealand agriculture. As the equipment and emerging solutions platform of Nufarm, Croplands with its head office in Adelaide, Australia, is driven by a deep understanding of effective and efficient chemical application, supporting growers in achieving optimal crop performance. Nufarm is a global crop protection and seed technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenge of food, feed, fibre and fuel production. Established over 100 years ago, it is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX:NUF) with its head office in Melbourne, Australia.
For more information, see https://croplands.com/nz/
