Why did WeedMapper make sense?
As an agronomist with MCA Agronomy based in Goondiwindi, Queensland, Jonty Harris helps growers use technology to improve farming outcomes. As part of that approach, the MCA team uses Single Ag's WeedMapper Duo, a dual-camera weed mapping solution that generates prescription maps for efficient spot spraying across larger areas.
"We're focused on connecting technology with practical farming outcomes, helping our clients and other growers make the most of their machinery while reducing costs."
Understanding weed percentages before entering the paddock enables MCA Agronomy to provide more informed agronomic recommendations to growers.
"One of the biggest benefits of WeedMapper Duo is being able to see weed percentages before we treat the paddock. As an agronomy company, that's incredibly valuable because it helps us make informed decisions and provide better recommendations to growers."
By understanding what is actually required before filling the spray rig, growers can minimise leftover chemical while still achieving effective weed control.
"Not only does individual nozzle control reduce chemical costs, but it also prevents growers from filling a spray rig with more chemical than they need, reducing waste."
How has this improved their business?
As an agronomist with MCA Agronomy based in Goondiwindi, Queensland, Jonty Harris helps growers use technology to improve farming outcomes. As part of that approach, the MCA team uses Single Ag's WeedMapper Duo, a dual-camera weed mapping solution that generates prescription maps for efficient spot spraying across larger areas.
"We're focused on connecting technology with practical farming outcomes, helping our clients and other growers make the most of their machinery while reducing costs."
Understanding weed percentages before entering the paddock enables MCA Agronomy to provide more informed agronomic recommendations to growers.
"One of the biggest benefits of WeedMapper Duo is being able to see weed percentages before we treat the paddock. As an agronomy company, that's incredibly valuable because it helps us make informed decisions and provide better recommendations to growers."
By understanding what is actually required before filling the spray rig, growers can minimise leftover chemical while still achieving effective weed control.
"Not only does individual nozzle control reduce chemical costs, but it also prevents growers from filling a spray rig with more chemical than they need, reducing waste."
Benefit
Beyond supporting day-to-day spray decisions, the WeedMapper Duo is also helping MCA Agronomy build valuable weed mapping data for the future. By recording where weed populations occur across a property, the team hopes to develop farm maps that identify areas with heavier weed pressure and support future variable rate application strategies.
"We're gathering valuable data on where weeds are growing across the field, and over time we're hoping to create farm maps for our clients so we can identify areas with heavier weed pressure."
The ability to revisit weed locations over time also supports earlier intervention, allowing weeds to be targeted before they reach seed set.
"Being able to locate those weeds and retain that information is extremely important. We can return to those maps over time and target weeds at an earlier growth stage before they reach seed set."
For Jonty, the value of WeedMapper ultimately comes back to helping growers make better decisions while reducing input costs.
"At the end of the day, we're trying to reduce chemical use and lower costs for growers, and WeedMapper Duo helps us do exactly that."
