Fieldin and ARAG bring real-time precision spraying to California growers
New solution enables real-time spray monitoring – without complex setup
Fieldin, a leading provider of farm operations software, and Italian manufacturer ARAG, known for its precision spraying technology, have launched a new digital spraying solution aimed at growers of permanent crops such as nuts, grapes, apples, and cherries. Targeting farmers on the U.S. West Coast, the system provides real-time insights into how the sprayer performs in the field — including actual flow rates compared to target application volumes. This allows operators to detect and correct issues immediately, reducing waste and environmental impact.
The core of the partnership is a digital flow rate monitor that, according to Fieldin, is easy to install and compatible with most existing sprayers. It links spray recommendations to actual application data and records weather conditions to further optimize spray timing and coverage. The result: improved input efficiency, better regulatory compliance, and reduced chemical costs.
Real-time visibility, lower barrier to entry
The partnership aims to bridge the gap between manual rate adjustment and full precision spraying. While more than 90% of growers in Australia use precision spraying for foliar applications, less than 10% of California growers do. This gap is largely due to system complexity and lack of technical support.
Thanks to Precision Ag Solutions (PAS), an experienced ARAG distributor in California, growers receive installation and training support — making adoption smoother and faster.
“We’re bringing spray data from the tractor cab to the farmer’s dashboard,” said Iftach Birger, COO at Fieldin. “It makes precision spraying accessible and immediately actionable.”
Field-tested on 13,000 acres of macadamia
The solution has already proven itself in commercial use at Macadamia Farm Management (MFM) in Australia. During the first application, the system identified a miscalibration on one of the sprayers, allowing the team to correct it and avoid unnecessary chemical use and soil impact. MFM has since expanded the trial from five units to over 20.
“We now have full visibility and documentation of our spray program,” said Armand Smit, Senior Operations Manager at MFM. “It’s something we didn’t have before.”
What’s next: variable rate spraying and automatic flow control
According to Fieldin and ARAG, this is only the first step in a broader rollout of precision spraying features. Future updates include automated flow control, variable rate application, and deeper data integration to support compliance and sustainability goals.
