Croplands brings MagrowTec Down Under

South Australian-based spray equipment manufacturer and distributor, Croplands, has partnered up with Irish spray technology expert, MagrowTec, to bring the latter’s innovative magnetic assist technology to Australia and New Zealand to help farmers in the region significantly reduce their spraying costs.

Prior to this, MagrowTec has worked with leading growers in both Australia and New Zealand to undertake rigorous in-field crop science studies which the company said has demonstrated significant agronomic benefits such as greatly improved coverage, better canopy penetration, improved water management and drift reduction.

The technology uses permanent rare earth magnets to expose pesticide fluid to static non-uniform magnetic fields under appropriate flow conditions, affecting the physical properties of the fluid that determine MagrowTec’s characteristic spray droplet formation, droplet dynamics, and droplet adhesion.

The technology comes in the form of a retrofit kit that can be fitted on any existing boom sprayers, requires no power, has no electronics and is virtually maintenance free, according to the company.

“Current users of the product are not only seeing the benefits of improved crop protection but are also realising that their spraying program is becoming more efficient by either reducing the amount of sprays required or by not having to increase their water rate to do a better job,” said MagrowTec BDM for Southern Australia, James Turtle.

“The proven performance of this technology will help optimise your chemical application and deliver an excellent return on investment. Every time you spray, you’ll be landing more droplets and therefore chemical on the target, which results in improved crop health and yield, putting more dollars back into your pocket whilst also benefitting the environment.”

MagrowTec’s patented technology is the latest addition to Croplands’ extensive range of specialised spraying solutions such as optical spot spraying that aim to help producers save on costs and time and increase farm productivity.  

The MagrowTec magnetic assist technology will be showcased at Croplands' Spraywise demo days planned for early 2024. For more information, visit Croplands’ website or speak to your local dealer or Croplands Territory Manager.