crop.zone is accelerating its expansion in the United States by partnering with Big Iron Equipment, a leading agricultural machinery provider in Wisconsin. This strategic partnership will enhance access to crop.zone’s cutting-edge electric crop management solutions, offering American farmers a sustainable, herbicide-free alternative for crop desiccation, cover crop management, and weed control.

Having already gained traction through direct sales in North America, crop.zone is committed to strengthening its footprint in the U.S. market. With Big Iron Equipment’s deep industry expertise and established presence, particularly in Wisconsin’s vital potato farming sector, more American farmers will now benefit from crop.zone’s innovative and environmentally friendly technology.

With this partnership, crop.zone is taking a significant step in growing its distribution network across North America. The company’s advanced technology—already widely adopted in Europe—will now be more accessible to U.S. farmers, helping them achieve higher yields while reducing reliance on chemical herbicides.

crop.zone is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Yding Smedie & Maskiner A/S, one of Denmark‘s leading agricultural machinery suppliers. Established in 1996 and with a strong presence in the agricultural market, Yding Smedie & Maskiner A/S offers a comprehensive range of machinery and repair services. Through this partnership, crop.zone’s complete electric crop management solutions will be available to professional farmers in Denmark and Sweden, supporting them in sustainable and efficient farming practices.

Yding Smedie & Maskiner A/S specializes in agricultural machinery sales, custom machinery solutions, and repair services for both industrial and agricultural sectors. With their well-assorted store and extensive inventory, they supply farmers with everything from basic tools to complex machinery and offer repair and maintenance services to ensure that equipment remains operational and efficient. The company’s expertise in handling diverse machinery needs makes it an ideal partner for crop.zone’s innovative solutions.

The partnership enables Yding Smedie & Maskiner A/S to expand its portfolio by distributing crop.zone’s eco-friendly and herbicide-free crop management technology. Danish and Swedish farmers will now have access to advanced electric solutions for potato desiccation, cover crop management, and weed control, supporting a transition towards more regenerative agriculture practices. This aligns with crop.zone’s mission to provide efficient and sustainable solutions tailored to modern agricultural needs.

We are thrilled to announce the patenting of our latest innovation in sustainable agriculture. This advanced method for biomass assessment in crops sets a new standard for efficiency, precision, and sustainability.

Our technology revolutionizes traditional data collection methods by completely eliminating the need for complex sensors. Instead, we leverage electrical parameters and field coverage data to provide farmers with a sensorless yet highly precise way to gather critical insights for harvest and crop management planning.

Our technology is more than just a technical upgrade. It’s a step toward agriculture that harmonizes ecological responsibility with economic efficiency. By integrating this sensorless method into our hybrid herbicide application system, we are driving the future of farming.

This patent underscores our commitment to developing innovative solutions that help farmers work more efficiently while reducing their environmental footprint.

Learn more about our innovations and how they contribute to a more sustainable future for agriculture at crop.zone.

crop.zone is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Tuckwells, a leading family-run agricultural dealer in the UK. This collaboration aims to provide farmers across East Anglia and South Eastern England with access to crop.zone’s innovative Electric Crop Management technology through Tuckwells‘ extensive network of 11 outlets.

Established in 1954, Tuckwells has built a reputation for delivering quality machinery and
exceptional customer service. Their commitment to advancing farming practices through
industry-leading design and technology aligns seamlessly with crop.zone‘s mission to offer
sustainable, herbicide-free and cost-effective solutions for modern agriculture.

Through this partnership, crop.zone‘s electric crop management systems—including solutions for herbicide-free potato siccation, cover crop termination, and weed control—will be more accessible to UK farmers seeking efficient and environmentally responsible alternatives. After 2 years of successful direct sales and a growing customer base, the strategic partnership is an important milestone to ensure the best support and service for our customers and to further expand our business in the UK.

Founded in 1954, Tuckwells has grown from a contract spraying company into one of the UK’s largest machinery dealerships. With 11 strategically located outlets across Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Greater London, Kent, Surrey, and East Sussex, Tuckwells serves a diverse range of customers, providing industryleading brands and services for agricultural, turf, and fruit/vineyard
machinery. Tuckwells employs approximately 300 staff and specializes in the sale, service, parts supply, and technology solutions, underpinned by a deep commitment to customer satisfaction. Beyond machinery, Tuckwells also operates Tuckwell Farms, a 1,500-acre working farm dedicated to trialing equipment, championing sustainable farming methods, and advancing agricultural innovation. Through decades of growth and acquisitions, including their rebranding in 2021, Tuckwells continues to stand out as a trusted partner for farmers, delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer service.

Further information about Tuckwells can be found at www.tuckwells.com.

crop.zone is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with genAG, a trusted
provider of specialized agricultural equipment in Manitoba, Canada. This partnership builds on crop.zone’s established presence in Canada, where the company has been conducting a direct sales approach successfully with its electric crop management technology during the last years. Now, through genAG’s support and market reach, Canadian farmers will have greater access to crop.zone’s advanced, herbicide-free solutions.

With genAG as an official distribution partner, crop.zone’s electric crop management solutions, including systems for potato desiccation, cover crop management, and weed control, will now be available for widespread use across Canada. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in supporting Canadian farmers with regenerative and efficient farming practices.

genAG, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Manitoba, Canada, is a family-owned business dedicated to providing high-quality, specialized agricultural equipment. With over 50 team members across three locations, genAG offers selective machinery from leading brands like CLAAS, SPUDNIK, GRIMME, and HORSCH, along with genuine customer support that sets them apart in the industry. genAG‘s mission is to support the Canadian farming community in achieving healthier profits and greater efficiency through a commitment to quality and sustainability.

Further information can be found at www.genag.com

Meath Farm Machinery and crop.zone Forge New Distribution Partnership

crop.zone is delighted to announce its new strategic distribution partnership with one of Ireland’s leading agricultural machinery suppliers. A key player in the agricultural machinery market, Meath Farm Machinery has been serving the farming community since 1979, offering a wide range of equipment including tractors, combines, mowers and more. In the future, crop.zone’s complete solutions will complement Meath Farm Machinery’s current agricultural equipment portfolio, enabling professional growers to use herbicide-free electric crop management on a large scale. There is strong market demand for electric potato desiccation, cover crop treatment, pre-seed, pre-emergence or post-harvest weed control.

All professional growers in the Meath Farm Machinery distribution area will now have access to crop.zone’s technical solutions for herbicide-free potato desic, cover crop treatment and weed control. Meath Farm Machinery will distribute crop.zone branded products and solutions throughout Ireland. crop.zone will also have a highly experienced service and parts team to ensure customer satisfaction.

crop.zone, a leading technology company based in Aachen, Germany, has been developing high-tech complete systems for professional, biological and residue-free crop management since 2019. The current and future 27 metre systems have already won several national and international awards, most recently at Agritechnica 2023.

Established in 1979, Meath Farm Machinery is one of Ireland’s leading agricultural machinery suppliers, providing the local farming community with a comprehensive range of equipment. As an authorised dealer for John Deere and other renowned brands, they offer a wide range of products including tractors, combines, mowers, balers and more. Their commitment to quality and customer service has established them as a trusted name in the agricultural sector. In addition to sales, Meath Farm Machinery provides comprehensive after sales support, parts and maintenance services to ensure the longevity and performance of their equipment. The company prides itself on being at the forefront of agricultural technology, continually updating its product range to meet the evolving needs of modern farming.

Further information can be found at www.meathfarmmachinery.com

About crop.zone

Leading company in the field of electric crop management

crop.zone is one of Europe’s leading providers of large-scale electric crop management. The complete solutions currently include herbicide-free desiccation, treatment of cover crops and weed control for professional farmers. The innovative solutions are based on interdisciplinary knowledge in chemistry, biology, physics, ecology and agronomy.

The professional technology of our systems, “Made in Germany”, enables safe, efficient, and cost-effective use by professional farmers and contractors. Our series-produced, technologically outstanding system achieves high-quality results while protecting the soil. crop.zone offers the solution for ecological and sustainable agriculture and thus contributes to the future of our planet.

Nucrop, crop.zone, and Nufarm Announce Transition in the Netherlands

Nucrop, crop.zone, and Nufarm Announce Transition in the Netherlands

Aachen, October 2, 2024 – As part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen and expand our operations in Europe, Nucrop, crop.zone, and Nufarm are pleased to announce a transition in our distribution network in the Netherlands. We are in the final stages of establishing new partnerships that will ensure the continued delivery of our innovative solutions to the Dutch market. Details of our new partnerships will be shared in the coming weeks.

After a successful partnership, our collaboration with Kamps de Wild will come to a close. Kamps de Wild has been instrumental in introducing our electric crop management solutions, particularly for potato desiccation, to the Dutch market since 2022. We are grateful for their dedication, professionalism, and the solid foundation they helped us establish in the Netherlands.

While we part ways, we would like to emphasize that this decision is mutual and made with a shared commitment to ensuring a smooth transition for our customers. Our dedicated Aftermarket team will continue to provide full support to all existing clients and partners in the Netherlands during this change.

As we move forward, our focus remains on delivering weather-independent desiccation solutions that drive efficiency and improve harvest yields. We are excited about the new opportunities this transition brings and remain fully committed to supporting the Dutch market with innovative and cost-effective solutions.

We look forward to sharing further updates soon and remain confident in our ability to continue growing and delivering value to our customers.

Aftermarket expert joins the team at crop.zone‭ – ‬the the specialist for‭ ‬Electric Crop Management

Aachen‭, ‬September 03‭, ‬2024‭ – ‬crop.zone GmbH‭, ‬a leading agricultural technology company‭, ‬is pleased to welcome Norbert Böckmann to the team as the new Head of Aftermarket‭. ‬With his extensive experience in customer service and spare parts‭, ‬Böckmann will ensure that customer satisfaction remains at the highest level‭. ‬Effective immediately‭, ‬he will be responsible for all of the company‘s aftermarket activities‭.‬‬

Böckmann has more than 20‭ ‬years of professional experience in agricultural technology‭, ‬especially in the areas of product development and service‭. ‬Before joining crop.zone‭, ‬he worked for renowned companies such as Maschinenfabrik Kemper GmbH‭ ‬&Co KG‭, ‬a subsidiary of John Deere‭, ‬and Maschio Deutschland GmbH‭, ‬where he held various positions as the‭ ‬‮„‬voice of the international customer“‭.‬‬

crop.zone GmbH has experienced rapid growth in recent years‭. ‬Its innovative technology enables farmers to implement effective‭, ‬herbicide-free and cost-efficient electric crop protection in working widths of up to 12‭ ‬meters‭. ‬The company is expanding globally‭, ‬serving customers in Europe‭, ‬North and South America‭. ‬

With Norbert Böckmann on board‭, ‬crop.zone will be able to continue its expansion while optimizing and continuously developing its service and parts division to meet the needs of professional growers‭, ‬contractors and sales and service partners‭.

“I am looking forward to working with the crop.zone team to further drive the company‘s international growth and provide optimal post-sales support to all customers‭,‬”‭ ‬added Böckmann‭.‬

About crop.zone

Leading company in the field of electric crop management

crop.zone is one of Europe’s leading providers of large-scale electric crop management‭. ‬The complete solutions currently include herbicide-free‭ ‬desiccation‭, ‬treatment of cover crops and weed control for professional‭ ‬farmers‭. ‬The innovative solutions are based on interdisciplinary knowledge in chemistry‭, ‬biology‭, ‬physics‭, ‬ecology and agronomy‭. ‬

The professional technology of our systems‭, ‬“Made in Germany”‭, ‬enables‭ ‬safe‭, ‬effective‭, ‬and cost-efficient use by professional farmers and contractors‭. ‬Our series-produced‭, ‬technologically outstanding system achieves high-quality results while protecting the soil‭. ‬crop.zone offers the solution for ecological and sustainable agriculture and thus contributes to the‭ ‬future of our planet‭.‬

crop.zone sets new standards in the fight against chemical herbicides and offers a groundbreaking alternative to glyphosate. Established on the agricultural market since 2022, crop.zone is now demonstrating its potential for large-scale applications at Deutsche Bahn.

At a time when the use of chemical herbicides such as glyphosate is coming under increasing criticism, with more and more environmental side effects becoming known and resistance to crop protection products on the rise, crop.zone offers a sustainable solution for agriculture and other applications. Our technology, Electric Crop Management, combines electricity with its highly efficient use to provide advanced weed control without chemicals.

Our technologies are ideal for large-scale applications, both on fields and farmland and on railway tracks. Authorities and rail companies have been looking for alternatives to glyphosate for decades and some, such as Deutsche Bahn AG, have now stopped using it.

After intensive research and development in collaboration with the customer, the German Centre for Railway Research (DZSF) and other partners, including RWTH Aachen University, HydroMill GmbH and LBBZ GmbH, crop.zone is about to successfully complete a previously confidential project.

On 13 June, the project partners presented their results in Aachen. The processes impressively demonstrated that crop.zone offers a feasible and effective alternative to conventional methods through the targeted use of electric current alone or, depending on the area of application, in combination with other processes.

crop.zone is at the forefront of a movement that is making chemical herbicides obsolete in many applications. With our technology, we are ready to change the future of agriculture and other industries in a sustainable way. This helps farmers and rail operators as well as the environment and society, and is fully in line with the Green Deal’s sustainability strategy.

Leading company in the field of electric crop management

crop.zone is one of Europe’s leading providers of large-scale electric crop management. The complete solutions currently include herbicide-free siccation, treatment of catch crops and weed control for professional farmers. The innovative solutions are based on interdisciplinary knowledge in chemistry, biology, physics, ecology and agronomy.

The professional technology of our systems, “Made in Germany”, enables safe, efficient and cost-effective use by professional farmers and contractors. Our series-produced, technologically outstanding system achieves high-quality results while protecting the soil. crop.zone offers the solution for ecological and sustainable agriculture and thus contributes to the future of our planet.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY DISTRIBUTION PARTNER

The clear aim of the future partnership is to give all professional farmers access to technical solutions in the field of crop.zone’s technical solutions for herbicide-free potato cultivation, intercropping and weed control. LVB-Steinbrink will distribute crop.zone products and solutions at all its locations.

LVB-Steinbrink’s highly professional service and spare parts department also ensures maximum customer satisfaction in the entire region. crop.zone, a leading technology company from Aachen, has been developing high-tech complete systems in series production since 2019 that enable professional, biological and residue-free plant control. The current and future 24-meter systems have already won several national and international awards, most recently at Agritechnica 2023.

ABOUT LVB-STEINBRINK

LVB-Steinbrink strives for a leading position in service and sales so that our customers can survive as competitive agricultural companies on the global market. LVB-Steinbrink is a predictable and reliable partner. People are at the heart of LVB-Steinbrink. To secure LVB-Steinbrink’s leading position, we continuously invest in the training and further education of our employees. This enables us to meet the growing demands of our customers and we already have answers to the questions of current and the latest technology. The motivation of the entire team is the guarantee of entrepreneurial success. LVB Steinbrink GmbH currently employs around 160 people at its seven locations in Gronau, Barsinghausen, Barum, Bremke, Uetze, Gifhorn and Schwarmstedt. 

Since the beginning of 2022, LVB Steinbrink GmbH has been operating under the umbrella of LVD Krone Holding. (see also www.lvb-steinbrink.de).

ABOUT CROP.ZONE

Leading company in the field of electric crop management

crop.zone is one of Europe’s leading providers of large-scale electric crop management. The complete solutions currently include herbicide-free desiccation, treatment of cover crops and weed control for professional farmers. The innovative solutions are based on interdisciplinary knowledge in chemistry, biology, physics, ecology, and agronomy. 

The professional technology of our systems, “Made in Germany”, enables safe, efficient, and cost-effective use by professional farmers and contractors. Our series-produced, technologically outstanding system achieves high-quality results while protecting the soil. crop.zone offers the solution for ecological and sustainable agriculture and thus contributes to the future of our planet.