Precision Farming at Your Fingertips: Contract Spraying and Crop Protection Services
As an arable farmer, the key to your operation is your crops. Healthy, thriving fields are essential to your success, and without them, your business probably wouldn’t exist.
Doom and gloom aside, maintaining crop health is crucial, and crop spraying is the key. As the name suggests, this technique involves spraying crops with fertilisers, pesticides, fungicides, and herbicides to protect and boost their health.
However, achieving this requires the right tools and expertise, which can be challenging to manage on your own. That’s where contract farmers come in. Experts in crop spraying and protection services, they provide the precision and skill needed to keep your fields in prime condition. Keep reading to discover how contract spraying can benefit your farm, enhance your produce, and boost your profitability.
What is crop spraying?
Crop spraying involves using specialised equipment to apply essential liquid substances – such as fertilisers, herbicides, and pesticides – to plants or crops. Gone are the days of manually trundling along with bikes; today’s techniques use powerful crop spraying machinery such as quad bikes, boom sprayers, and even drones to get the job done.
This modern approach to crop spraying is incredibly effective, ensuring even application of liquids and performing well even in challenging conditions like windy weather. Plus, it can also be used to water plants at a large scale, keeping your crops hydrated, or to wash away residual chemicals before harvest.
Ultimately, crop spraying is a game-changer for farmers. It saves valuable time and money while enhancing the health and productivity of crops, making it an indispensable tool in modern agriculture
What are the benefits of contract crop spraying services?
Using a contractor for crop spraying services offers numerous advantages that can significantly enhance your productivity. Here are some key benefits:
Increased crop yield
Looking to grow a field of lush, thriving, healthy crops? Then you’ll need the perfect balance of nutrients and protection. Engaging a contract farming service for crop spraying ensures that your crops are properly cared for – hydrated, protected against pests and diseases and fertilised with the right nutrients.
Professional sprayers use advanced techniques to spray fertilisers, herbicides, and pesticides precisely where they are needed. Targeted pesticide spraying promotes optimal crop health, resulting in higher yields and healthier plants. More plants grown means more money gained – it’s a win-win.
Precise application
Crop spraying contractors utilise state-of-the-art equipment to apply chemicals accurately, minimising waste and ensuring that only the required amount is used. Our experts utilise state-of-the-art equipment to ensure every drop of liquid hits its target, minimising waste and optimising the use of resources.
This precision not only saves you money but also safeguards the environment by preventing over-application and reducing chemical runoff into nearby water bodies. Contract sprayers are trained to apply just the right amount of substances, reducing the overall chemical footprint.
Cover large areas quickly
Picture vast fields being expertly treated in record time. Contract farmers have the machinery and expertise to cover large areas swiftly and accurately.
Whether it’s a sprawling farm or a tightly packed orchard, these professionals can spray your crops quickly and efficiently, ensuring they get the care they need exactly when they need it.
Help during busy times
Picture the busiest times of your farming season, and then imagine having a dedicated team to handle the crucial task of crop spraying. Crop protection services provide invaluable support, freeing up your workforce to focus on other critical farming activities. This collaboration ensures that every aspect of your farm runs smoothly, especially during peak periods.
Tailored advice
Not every farm is the same. Whether it be size, the type of crop or the type of pest that’s common in your area, the type of treatment your crops need will differ. Contract farmers bring their expertise and local knowledge to develop customised crop pest control and protection plans that address your unique challenges, ensuring optimal crop protection and productivity.
A helping hand from the experts
At AWSM, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch crop spraying services backed by a modern fleet and skilled operators, ensuring you have peace of mind every step of the way. Our extensive operation is designed to meet the highest standards, with all our crop spraying machinery meticulously maintained and operated by experienced professionals.
Whether you want to hire the machinery and operate it yourself or you want us to handle everything, we’ve got you covered.
A key part of our fleet is the Bateman RB35 self-propelled machine. This versatile sprayer can be equipped with flotation tyres or row crop wheels, tailored to suit the specific type of crop and current ground conditions. During peak periods, we also provide backup machines to ensure we meet the critical timings of product application, so your crops always receive the care they need.
Our mission is to optimise plant health, aiming to maximise yield and financial return while minimising production costs.
By leveraging our expertise and cutting-edge equipment, we help you achieve outstanding results and a more profitable, sustainable farming operation.
