Preparing ground for sowing and making sure it is weed-free is critical to the success of any crop.
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WeedIT optical spot spraying technology – that uses near infrared sensors to detect chlorophyll of weeds in fallow paddocks – can save time and labour and ensure the best start for all crops.
Agricultural electronics specialists Agtronics at Goondiwindi have been selling the WeedIT optical range since the technology was first introduced in Australia.
“In fact, the first WeedIT in the world was sold here by us in Goondiwindi,” Agtronics managing director Jason Freiberg said.
The team at Agtronics pride themselves on service – which doesn’t end with the sale of the spraying equipment.
“We have a full-service program for all the implements we sell to keep them in working order,” Mr Freiberg said.
“And we carry a large range of parts for the WeedIT rigs.”
Mr Freiberg said not all dealers selling Croplands products have the capacity to service and repair the WeedIT sprayers.
“We deal with these every day of the week and we do it well – it’s our core business,” Mr Freiberg said.
“We’ve been involved with the WeedIT range since its introduction into the Australian agriculture.”
Agtronics offer the complete package and have been selling the optical technology for eight years – four of those under the Croplands banner.
“That includes after sales service – once the product is sold the service doesn’t end there,” Mr Freiberg said.
WeedIT optical trailed models are available with 4000 litre, 6000 litre and 7000 litre tanks.
“Sometimes the WeedIT models can also be fitted to other suitable rigs,” he said.
Mr Freiberg said the WeedIT sensors were placed at 1m intervals across the boom with control nozzles at 20cm spacings.
He said this meant less weight and a smaller spray area when a weed is sprayed, providing significant savings on chemicals.
“Special, very fast solenoid drivers also contribute to WeedIT’s efficiency,” Mr Freiberg said.
“The spray nozzles turn on and off in a range of 200mm before and after a weed.
“The WeedIT can reduce chemical costs by up to 90 per cent by producing the smallest possible spraying footprint even at speeds up to 25km/h.
The nozzle spacing also allows for better penetration in stubble and the unit can be used at night.”
Agtronics also sell and manufacture a large range of other agricultural electronics, precision farming and telemetry equipment.
They stock a range of Precision Ag products, car kits, UHF radios and antenna, as well as accessories and spare parts.
