MagrowTec News
Thanks for visiting us at the 2024 Australian Cotton Conference
Thank you to everyone who visited us at the 2024 Australian Cotton Conference!
Your interest and engagement were greatly appreciated. A special shoutout to all the farmers who stopped by to learn more about MagrowTec.
We’re excited to continue the conversation and explore new opportunities together!
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James Turtle is the Special Guest of the Serafin Machinery Podcast – Ep 9
Last week, James Turtle, our Business Development Manager in Australia made a special guest appearance of episode 9 of the Serafin Machinery podcast.
James shared his expert insights on the latest trends and innovations in agricultural machinery.
Don’t miss out on the valuable knowledge shared by James Turtle!
To listen or view this episode click the link below:
https://ow.ly/rwIX50Ssvlj
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We’ll be exhibiting at Potato Europe 2024 in France
We are looking forward to exhibiting at Potato Europe 2024.
The event will be held on 11 and 12 September 2024 in Villers Saint-Christophe (02590), France and you can find MagrowTec at stand B066.
With over 400 exhibitors, it is expected around 15,000 visitors.
Click here to download your free pass https://www.potatoeurope.fr/en/visit/dowload-your-free-pass.htm
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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/
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
