Agtecnic expands SenseSpray with in-crop spot spraying

Agtecnic says its SenseSpray platform is moving beyond green-on-brown weed detection with upcoming green-on-green targeted spot spraying for actively growing crops. The Brisbane-based ag tech developer is also adding compatibility with third-party PWM systems and new sprayer kits as it broadens the platform’s reach.

Why it matters: - The new green-on-green capability is designed to let growers detect and spray weeds inside standing crops, extending precision weed control beyond post-harvest or bare-soil conditions. - Agtecnic says the upgrade can improve year-round weed management, reduce chemical use and lower operating costs. - Broader equipment compatibility could make SenseSpray easier to adopt on existing sprayers.

What happened: - Agtecnic announced upcoming green-on-green targeted spot spraying for its SenseSpray® platform. - The Brisbane, Queensland, Australia-based developer said the feature is being built for precision weed control in actively growing crops. - The company is expanding SenseSpray compatibility with third-party pulse width modulation, or PWM, rate control systems. - Current integrations include CapstanAG PinPoint 3 and Ag Leader RightSpot. - Agtecnic also plans future compatibility with CNH’s Aim Command FLEX II and IntelliSpray II Base+Boost rate control feature.

The details: - SenseSpray’s current patent-pending green-on-brown system uses RGB cameras to identify weeds against soil or stubble backgrounds. - The upcoming green-on-green feature is intended to work across multiple seasons. - The Base+Boost feature is designed to apply a low-rate blanket across a field and then increase chemical volume over detected weeds. - Agtecnic is field testing a native SenseSpray PWM nozzle control option for sprayers without external PWM systems. - The native option includes individual nozzle control, speed compensation and turn compensation. - The proprietary system will support 25 cm, or 10-inch, nozzle spacing through specialized solenoid kits. - Agtecnic has also developed sprayer-specific kits for Horsch LEEB VT and VL sprayers. - New kits are also in development for Case IH Patriot® 50 series 120-foot bifold booms. - The new boom bracket kit is designed to reduce weight and simplify installation. - Agtecnic says the new developments allow growers to retrofit existing equipment or outfit new machinery for precision spraying. - The company said comprehensive feature details and release dates will follow field testing and product validation. - SenseSpray launched in 2022 and has since expanded through CNH dealers and independent specialists in Australia, North America and South Africa. - Agtecnic says SenseSpray was developed to meet demand for highly precise weed management. - More information is available on Agtecnic’s articles page.

Between the lines: - The company is moving SenseSpray from a point solution for bare-ground detection toward a broader platform that can work in more crop stages and on more sprayer setups. - The combination of native nozzle control and third-party PWM partnerships suggests Agtecnic is trying to widen adoption without forcing growers into one hardware path. - The focus on retrofit kits signals an effort to reach farms that want precision upgrades without replacing entire sprayer fleets.

What's next: - Agtecnic will release more feature details after field testing and validation wrap up. - The company has not announced public release dates for the new green-on-green feature, PWM integrations or native nozzle control option. - Further rollout will likely depend on validation across supported sprayer platforms and field conditions.