A passion for precision farming or “farming
precisely” was the inspiration for Chris Eglington and Matt Kealey to launch
Crop Angel Limited. Chris is a forward thinking arable farmer and Matt a
qualified agronomist and commercial director within the agrochemical
development industry.
The pair recognized a need for accurate
aerial applications of crop protection products, micro-nutrients and seeds.
They have secured exclusive supply positions with many of the multi-national
R&D companies and will soon be
launching their own range of bespoke, aerially approved products specifically
developed for use with their fleet of approved agricultural UAV’s (drones).
Coupling data generated from aerial UAV
maps or enhanced satellite images with their UAV sprayers and applicators, the
Crop Angel vision is the essence of precision farming. Reduced agrochemical
usage, reduced operator exposure, reduced power and machinery costs, reduce
impact on soil structure, the environmental benefits alone are considerable.
Formed in April 2016, Crop Angel is the first company to introduce UAV sprayers in to the UK. They have since secured exclusive and semi-exclusive marketing positions with two of the leading global UAV manufacturers. Working closely with respected research organizations and government bodies they expect to be commercializing in the first quarter of 2017.
The company will be offering franchise
opportunities for interested parties and the successful franchisees will
receive the following:
- A ready to fly UAV along with the spares and technical support.
- CAA commercial training and qualification along with the appropriate operator’s manual.
- Industry required training and qualification to apply crop protection products aerially.
- Supply of cost effective Crop Angel branded approved products.
- In house training on the safe handling and usage of crop protection products.
- One to one in house training on agronomy and best farm practice.
- Full technical/commercial and agronomic back up service.
- Extensive lead generation from the website and regional marketing campaigns.
· CropTec 2016
Crop Angel are the supporters of our spraying technology and advice area. The hub includes outdoor spraying demonstrations, commentaries and presentations how to avoid drift; new technology; approved stewardship schemes, safe and NRoSO knowledge trail.
CropTec will be able to provide a one-stop shop for delegates to find out about the solutions for successful spraying. All go a long way to helping safeguard the UK growers’ pesticide armoury and protecting their profitability.
New feature- a live feed from various points on sprayer demonstrations will be fed into screens in the hub.
Tickets to CropTec are FREE providing you pre-register in advance.
