Over the years, Cerealis has established itself as a reliable partner for farmers striving for precision, accuracy, and efficiency in their farming operations.

With a passion for advanced agricultural technology and practical solutions, Cerealis focuses on helping farmers unlock the full potential of every hectare.

At NAMPO Cape, Cerealis, in partnership with Rovic, showcased how precision technology can transform farmers’ existing implements into modern, smart equipment that increases yields and saves costs.

Practical solutions for farmers

According to Johan Reichel, Area Manager for Cerealis Precision in the Northern Cape, Free State, and Western Cape, the company’s core focus is the aftermarket segment of precision technology. This means that farmers don’t necessarily need to purchase new planters, harvesters, or sprayers.

“With the right technology, we can upgrade and improve your existing implements and equipment, transforming them into precision tools,” Johan says.

“We’re here to save the farmer money, without requiring them to reinvest in new machinery from scratch.”

Why precision is the future

Johan emphasises that the use of precision technology is becoming more popular year after year.

“We’re seeing more and more producers investing in this because input costs are so high. Farmers must focus on ways to reduce costs while increasing yields, and precision technology makes it worthwhile,” he says.

One of the key products Cerealis offers farmers is the Symphony Nozzle control.

A wide portfolio of solutions

Cerealis offers a comprehensive range of products and technologies that meet various farming needs. This includes: Precision Planting, Weed-It precision spraying, In-Furrow application, and the latest addition: PTx Trimble.

These solutions provide farmers with the tools to manage their operations more precisely, sustainably, and profitably.

Symphony Nozzle control and Vision technology

One of Cerealis’s key aftermarket offerings is the Symphony Nozzle Control, a PWM-based system that allows for individual nozzle control.

It features turn compensation and soft control to ensure even spray distribution, including around corners. Its integration with vision camera technology makes it stand out.

This system captures images in the field, identifies leaf stages and even specific weeds, and can spray the targeted areas only – whether it’s foliar feeding for maize or selective weed control.

The combination of Symphony and Vision enables precise, targeted application, significantly improving both yield and cost-efficiency.

The Weed-It system was demonstrated to farmers at NAMPO Cape.

Weed-It spot spraying

Another innovative solution is the Weed-It spot spraying system, which can be installed on almost any sprayer. This technology detects chlorophyll in plants and only sprays the targeted plant.

With accuracy of up to 25 km/h and a resolution of 1 cm x 1 cm, farmers can even use specialised features like the dash function, which protects crops such as wheat while spraying isolated weeds or unwanted plants only.

This can lead to chemical input savings of between 80 and 95%, making the return on investment extremely attractive for farmers.

Furrow Force – Optimising soil compaction

At the rear of the planter, you’ll find Furrow Force, which functions similarly to the well-known Delta Force. This technology measures the soil at 200 times per second to ensure that the seedling doesn’t experience air pockets or compaction issues.

It promotes optimal root development and helps maize grow healthy and strong, even under challenging soil conditions.

The core function of the Furrow Management system is to reduce waste.

Furrow Management – Precision in liquid application

Robert Baines, Business Manager at Furrow Management Systems Australia, explains that their product – imported by Cerealis – is specifically designed for in-row application of liquid fertiliser and nutrients during planting.

The system’s key function is to prevent waste by using non-drip valves. This means that when you stop at the end of a row and turn off the application, no liquid drips from the pipe – the last drop remains inside, ready for the next row.

This technology is especially useful with larger folding planters, as it prevents spillage and ensures that every drop reaches the plant. The system works on both large and small seed planters, as well as row planters used for liquid fertiliser or nutrients, contributing to increased accuracy, cost savings, and optimal yield.

Cerealis – A strategic partner

Cerealis focuses on improving existing equipment and making modern precision technology accessible. In doing so, the company proves that is a strategic partner in every farmer’s journey towards sustainable success.

At NAMPO Cape, Cerealis once again showed that precision isn’t a luxury for your farm, but a necessary investment for the future of agriculture.

For more information about Cerealis’s solutions and products, visit the company’s website www.cerealis.co.za