MagrowTec News
MagrowTec at the Salinas Bio Summit 2024
We are delighted to be attending the Salinas Bio Summit in Salinas, California.
The event is focused on the intersection of technology, agriculture, and biotechnology and brings together industry leaders, innovators, researchers, and policymakers to discuss and promote advancements in agricultural biotechnology.
Topics often include sustainable farming practices, technological innovations in agriculture, biotech research, and the impact of these advancements on food production and security.
Salinas Bio Summit 2024
June 25-26, 2024
https://www.salinas-summit.com/
MagrowTec’s Dublin based team has completed their First Aid Training
We are proud to announce that our Dublin-based team has completed their first aid training! They are now equipped to handle emergencies promptly and effectively, responding with confidence to reduce the impact of accidents and medical emergencies, ensuring a safer environment for everyone.
Emergencies are unpredictable, but our team is now ready to provide immediate assistance, potentially saving lives in critical situations. This training highlights our commitment to the well-being of not only our team but also our community. Trained employees contribute to a safer workplace and neighborhood.
Latest additions to the MagrowTec Crop Science Team based in the US
MagrowTec is excited to announce the latest additions to the MagrowTec Crop Science team based in the US.
Sarah Trego is a highly driven individual with agricultural and entomology experience, including production practices, breeding, and production research.
Sarah brings experience in managing multi-site trials across Iowa, Nebraska, and Illinois, gained in her recent role as a Research Associate with AgReliant Genetics LLC. Sarah has a BSc in Agronomy with a minor in Entomology from Iowa State University, as well as holding a Commercial Pesticide license.
Chase Hinkle has experience with trials using precision application across a range of products and crops, typically working with companies such as Bayer and Syngenta. He joins MagrowTec from Michigan Ag Research, part of the well-regarded Ag Metrics Group, which includes Pacific Ag Research and Florida Ag Research.
Chase has a BSc in Environmental Studies from Alma College and is based in Jackson, MI.
As Crop Science Specialists at MagrowTec, their role will focus on planning, executing, and overseeing application technology trials, working closely with both scientific and commercial, internal and external partners, being responsible for coordinating the entire study process, and ensuring the safe operation of facilities and equipment. Additionally, they may contribute to commercial/marketing efforts related to the trials.
Reporting directly to Nick Jessop, Head of Crop Science, both join us at a critical time and will be key in meeting deliverables with commercial prospects and partners, as well as contributing to the internal strategic program.
Please join us in welcoming Sarah and Chase to the MagrowTec team.
We are exhibiting at DLG Fieldays in Germany
We will be exhibiting at DLG Fieldays in Germany
The DLG Field Days 2024 is a renowned trade event for crop production and agriculture.
This event is particularly known for bringing together experts from the fields of crop production, agriculture and related industries.
It is a place for the exchange of knowledge and experience, where participants can learn about the latest trends and developments in agriculture, focussing on topics such as sustainable agricultural practices, biodiversity, climate protection and innovative technologies in crop production.
The event is aimed at a professional audience, including farmers, agronomists, representatives of the agricultural industry and other interested parties from the agricultural sector.
Don’t miss the chance to connect with our experts and see what’s next in agriculture!
You can find us at Stand GD64.
Lawrence Kirton joins MagrowTec as a Business Development Manager in Australia
We are excited to announce that Lawrence Kirton has joined the team in the role of Business Development Manager in Australia.
Lawrence will be focused on developing sales in the key agricultural markets of South Australia and Western Australia. He will work closely with MagrowTec’s Australian distribution partners to drive awareness and sales through the sprayer equipment sales channel. Lawrence will also work closely with our emerging regional cropping services and agronomist network to provide growers and distributors the opportunity to engage with the MagrowTec system and review product performance data that will further reinforce the value proposition of MagrowTec.
He will be based in Perth and will report directly to Anthony Williams – General Manager Australia & New Zealand.
With over 30 years’ experience in AgriTech, agribusiness, and renewables sector, Lawrence has strong technical skills in soil science and plant nutrition across broadacre and irrigated agriculture in various Australian states and Africa.
Throughout his career, he worked for several multinational entities and as an independent business owner has collaborated and consulted countrywide for the likes of Elders, Landmark, Dairy Australia, WA Water Corp, DPIRD (WA Dept of Agriculture) David Grays Aglink, Kilter Rural, BHP and Consolidated Minerals. Lawrence also has various applied research initiatives undertaken with UWA, Waite Institute, University of Adelaide QUT, and Griffith.
Lawrence holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Majors:- Soil Science, Plant Physiology, Horticultural Crops).
“Having someone of Lawrence’s over 30 years of experience across broadacre and horticulture cropping, with his deep knowledge of crop protection and farming systems, join our business to drive awareness, engagement, and traction in these key markets is a major step forward for MagrowTec in Australia. He brings a proven track record and a strong network of growers, agronomists, and distributors to our endeavors to provide growers the significant productivity and sustainability benefits the MagrowTec precision spraying technology system offers,” said Anthony Williams, MagrowTec’s General Manager – Australia & New Zealand.
Commenting on his appointment, Lawrence said “ I am excited to becoming part of the MagrowTec team to help deliver such a powerful science-based, field-tested and proven elegant technology. The increased efficacy of applied crop protection products along with reduction of water volumes across large Wheatbelt farms in WA for example, will demonstrate very substantial $ savings each and every season”.
Please join us in welcoming Lawrence to the MagrowTec team.
Gary Wickham presents at the Food and Beverage Finance Summit 2024
We are delighted to have our CEO, Gary Wickham, presenting at the third annual Food and Beverage Finance Summit 2024 that will take place in Co. Cork, Ireland on 22nd and 23rd of May, 2024.
The theme this year is “Smart Investing – Sustainability, Health and Wellness”.
Gary will present MagrowTec at the pitch sessions, alongside many other companies such as Clonakilty Gluten Free Kitchen, Cork Rooftop Farms, Enterprise Ireland and others.
The pitch sessions will last 15 minutes each and will be focused on business model, strategy and ambition.
For more information, click here https://we.tl/t-6ppUVN7G3F
New customer testimonial – Eastbrook Farms Australia
Scott Samwell from Eastbrook Farms in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia recently hosted some of MagrowTec’s technical team who were in Australia to undertake Technical and Installation training with a number of MagrowTec’s distribution partners.
Scott and other members of the Samwell family, grow around 100Ha of Brussell Sprouts and Kalette’s for the domestic market. With a number of varieties spanning a production window of 10 months, Eastbrook farms is applying crop protection products every week of the year.
As any horticultural producer would know, coverage is everything and with a standard application rate of 1000L/Ha, the Samwell’s were looking for options that could deliver them productivity gains without sacrificing agronomic (yield and quality) outcomes.
Scott had read an article about MagrowTec’s patented Magnetic Assisted Spray Technology and contacted one of their local reps. As a result, a number of crop science trials were undertaken to identify the optimum application rate for their operations.
The result, a 25% water saving and subsequently, a 25% productivity increase. This ultimately meant that the sprayer could cover more crop, more effectively and in conditions that would have required them to stop with their conventional sprayer.
Scott maintains that this has changed their approach to scheduling work and their confidence in getting an efficacious result in deteriorating conditions. “We are able to make the most of our spray window using MagrowTec and that’s a game changer for us.” he said.
Whilst he is comfortable with the results that the reduced application rate is delivering for him, Scott is cautious in pushing the limits too quickly.
Trial work to further reduce the application rate is on the cards for Eastbrook Farms but this will be carefully monitored against yield and quality to ensure that production is not impacted.
MagrowTec and Certis Belchim form a strategic partnership
MagrowTec and Certis Belchim form a strategic partnership to enhance plant protection product performance and drive the adoption of sustainable solutions
MagrowTec and Certis Belchim, a leading global provider of crop protection solutions are pleased to announce their strategic collaboration.
MagrowTec’s innovative technology delivers proven precision spraying solutions that offer the best compromise between minimizing spray drift and achieving optimal coverage. This enhances farm productivity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship and ensures that vital crop protection products are effectively applied on targeted crops or weeds, whilst limiting their impact on the environment.
This collaboration aims to combine the strength of Certis Belchim’s conventional and biological products with MagrowTec’s ground-breaking spray technology to provide efficient and sustainable plant protection solutions to growers across a broad range of crops.
Both companies are committed to drive positive change in agriculture by fostering innovation in the development and use of plant protection solutions that deliver more efficient spraying, enhance performance, particularly of biological products, and enable good stewardship practice.
The agreement will be focused on bringing to the market combined solutions featuring MagrowTec’s patented and proprietary technology together with Certis Belchim’s crop protection products, both conventional and biorationals
“We are thrilled to collaborate with Certis Belchim in this transformative initiative,” said Gary Wickham, CEO of MagrowTec. “This partnership represents a convergence of expertise and vision, as we work together to shape the future of farming. Together, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of agricultural innovation and delivering solutions that benefit farmers and the environment.”
“This collaboration shows our commitment to responsible practices,” said Jacques Haverlant, Head of R&D at Certis Belchim. “We seek not only to improve the efficiency of our products, but also to drive the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes and enable the adoption of good stewardship practice. We believe this approach, while directly benefitting customers and farmers, will also contribute to making sustainability in agriculture a practical reality.”
For more information about Certis Belchim please visit www.certisbelchim.com
