Technical Support

Specialist Agricultural Advice

Our Agricultural technical staff provides complex technical support for farmSPEC, advising on aspects of agricultural product development for a range of beneficiated products such as MAP (Active) ^Zn and CarbonBlack N are being used in innovative farming practices. 

Our technical staff perform the following tasks relating to our range of products:

• Work with agronomists (crop scientists) using small plot experiments to compare plant varieties and test the effects of various treatments on growth and yield
• Work with soil scientists to study irrigation techniques and analyse plants used in soil treatment experiments
• Work with plant breeders to produce new strains and select superior products
• Record and interpret experimental data in field experiments
• interpret aerial photographs and prepare maps showing soil and vegetation patterns
• Assist in the chemical analysis and laboratory culture of microorganisms that cause diseases in plants and animals
• Carry out research and provide advice on various technical issues