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LVD Bernard Krone GmbH and crop.zone enter into long-term partnership for large-scale, herbicide-free complete solution in agriculture

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH LEADING AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY DEALER IN EUROPE

crop.zone proudly announces a new strategic distribution partnership with LVD Bernard Krone GmbH, one of the largest and most competent agricultural machinery dealerships in Germany and across Europe. The addition of the complete crop.zone solution will complement the current agricultural machinery portfolio and services to further expand opportunities to promote regenerative agriculture. Leading agricultural businesses and contractors can now purchase these multi-award-winning innovative complete solutions from LVD Bernard Krone GmbH.‬

“As a leading agricultural machinery trading company it is our duty to offer our customers the leading innovations in agricultural technology at an early stage and thus contribute to the increased productivity and positive development of agricultural businesses. crop.zone is an innovative solution partner in the field of large-scale electrical crop management with the aim of constantly reducing the use of chemicals.”

The clear aim of the future partnership is to provide all professional farmers with access to crop.zone’s technical solutions in the field of herbicide-free potato siccation, cover crops treatment,and weed control. LVD Bernard Krone will distribute the crop.zone brand products and solutions at all locations. crop.zone can also count on an experienced team for professional service and spare parts.

crop.zone, a leading technology company from Aachen, Germany, has been developing series-produced high-tech complete systems that enable professional, biological and residue-free plant control since 2019. The current and future 24-meter systems have already won several national and international awards, most recently at Agritechnica 2023.

“It is always a great pleasure to be able to enter into a partnership with one of the leading agricultural machinery dealers in Europe. Our customers want to be perfectly advised and looked after, to have a real partner and professional in agricultural technology at their side. This is 100% guaranteed by LVD, as the leading farmers and contractors in the region receive highly professional support and are completely satisfied on a daily basis. I would like to thank LVD Krone and especially Mr. Steinbrink for their trust and a good start to a long-term partnership.”

ABOUT LVD Krone
The partner for agricultural machinery and more

LVD Bernard Krone GmbH, headquartered in Spelle, operates as a competent agricultural machinery trading company at three main locations. Our traditional home territory is Emsland with the county of Bentheim and the neighboring Osnabrücker Land; in addition, our company is represented with locations in Saxony-Anhalt and in northern Germany (Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern).

The abbreviation LVD stands for Landtechnik, Vertrieb und Dienstleistungen. Agricultural technology and sales are self-explanatory – we offer our customers the proven product range of exclusive manufacturers at a total of 18 locations. In addition to the sale of new, modern agricultural machinery, the marketing of used machinery is also one of our core competencies. Our self-image as a service provider is also a decisive success factor: our LVD Krone team has already received several awards for our comprehensive workshop and spare parts service.

Further information can be found at www.krone-agropark.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-freedesiccation , 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.

Raiffeisen Waren-Zentrale Rhein-Main AG (RWZ) and crop.zone enter into a new distribution partnership in Germany

‭STRONG PARTNERSHIP FOR A STRONG FUTURE IN GERMANY

crop.zone is delighted to announce its new strategic distribution partnership with one of the oldest and largest agricultural trading houses in Germany. As a wholesaler in the agricultural value chain, the RWZ Group bundles purchasing and sales volumes of harvest products such as grain, oilseeds, and potatoes as well as operating resources and technology for agriculture, viticulture, horticulture and forestry. In the future, crop.zone’s complete solutions will complement the current agricultural technology portfolio, enabling professional farmers to use herbicide-free electric plant control on a large scale. There is particularly strong demand in the market for electric potato desiccation and the treatment of cover crops, especially from customers who are focusing on regenerative farming with the same or increasing yields. 

“RWZ always offers its customers the best and most technologically advanced agricultural technology, which is why we have now added crop.zone as an innovative German solution partner in the field of large-scale electric crop management. Sustainability in agriculture can only be successfully implemented through innovative and powerful agricultural technology. We see great potential for our customers in the field of electric potato desiccation.”

In future, all professional farmers in the RWZ sales area will have access to crop.zone’s technical solutions for herbicide-free potatodesiccation , cover crops treatment and weed control. RWZ will distribute crop.zone brand products and solutions at all locations in Germany. crop.zone can also count on the highly experienced team for professional service and spare parts to ensure customer satisfaction at all times. 

crop.zone, a leading technology company from Aachen, has been developing series-produced high-tech complete systems that enable professional, biological and residue-free plant control since 2019. The current and future 27-meter systems have already won several  national and international awards, most recently at Agritechnica 2023.

“I have known RWZ for years as one of the most professional and leading partners in Germany and Europe. I am therefore even more pleased that we have been able to gain this long-established company as a partner. Thanks to RWZ’s broad expertise as a trading company and agricultural machinery distribution partner, our customers will receive optimum 360° support and, of course, the best possible customer service in future. Personally, I would like to thank Mr. Kempkes and Mr. Seelmann, who have supported a partnership from the very beginning due to their clear idea and vision of regenerative agriculture.”

ABOUT RAIFFEISEN WAREN-ZENTRALE RHEIN-MAIN AG (RWZ)

Raiffeisen Waren-Zentrale Rhein-Main AG (RWZ) is one of the oldest and largest agricultural trading companies in Germany, with a focus on the western federal states and also with activities in neighboring countries. 

As a wholesaler in the agricultural value chain, the RWZ Group bundles purchasing and sales volumes of harvested products such as grain, oilseeds and potatoes as well as operating resources and technology for agriculture, viticulture, horticulture and forestry. 

As a retailer, it offers all the products, services and expertise that farmers, winegrowers, horticulturalists and forest owners need for the production of agricultural raw materials and foodstuffs, and the RWZ Group is also active for private customers, as an operator of home and garden markets, as a dealer for cars and commercial vehicles and as a supplier of fuels and building materials.

Further information can be found at www.rwz.ag‭ ‬

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-freedesiccation , 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.

New Iberian distribution partnership – shaping the future of electric crop management together in Spain and Portugal.

Strong partnership in the agricultural sector concluded between Tajada Barrio S.L. and crop.zone for herbicide-free all-in-one solutions.

crop.zone is proud to announce a new distribution partnership with Tajada Barrio S.L., a leading distributor of agricultural equipment in the Iberian, Spanish and Portuguese markets. The addition of the crop.zone complete solution further expands the portfolio of the Tajada Barrio Group, which has been active in the agricultural sector for almost 60 years.

The future partnership aims in particular to provide all commercial farmers with access to crop.zone’s technical solutions for herbicide-free crop control. crop.zone is an up-and-coming technology company based in Aachen and has been developing an advanced all-in-one system in series production since 2019 that enables biological and residue-free plant control for commercial farmers.
The system has already won several national and international awards and is now sold throughout Europe. crop.zone recently won the DLG Agrifuture Concept Award 2023 for its 24-meter machine concept, which will be presented at Agritechnica in Hanover on 14 November 2023.

Our main goal has always been to provide our customers with the latest agricultural technology to increase productivity and further develop agricultural businesses. Through this long-term cooperation, we are investing strategically in the future.

José González Rosáenz, Managing Director of Tajada Barrio S.L.

crop.zone’s machines and solutions will be available at all of Tajada Barrio’s agricultural locations. In addition, crop.zone will now be able to rely on the experienced team of the established company to provide all commercial services and spare parts in Spain and Portugal. This agreement is an important step in crop.zone’s international expansion strategy.

We are delighted to have gained one of the leading distribution partners in the Iberian markets. For 60 years, Tajada Barrio has been driving agricultural innovation and serving professional farmers at the highest level.
The well-coordinated team will ensure maximum customer satisfaction in sales, service and spare parts for crop.zone in Spain and Portugal!

Christian Kohler, CCO (Chief Commercial Officer) of crop.zone

About Tajada Barrio S.L.

“Sowing the future together”

Tajada Barrio is a company with more than 120 employees and a network of ten sales locations in Spain. The company’s core competencies include the sale of new and used machines, the provision of original spare parts and expert service and repairs.

The long-established company is characterized by its commitment to offering solutions for a wide range of applications on the Iberian Peninsula.

Further information can be found at www.tajada.es.
Marta González
Marketing@tajada.es
Tel. +34 91 8911740

DLG Agrifuture Concept award won by crop.zone and John Deere for Dual.Volt

crop.zone and John Deere have won the DLG e.V. – German Agricultural Society Agrifuture Concept award for the Dual.Volt.24M! This technology allows for electric, systemic, and herbicide-free crop treatment at a working width of 24 metres. The system enables crop desiccation and non-selective weed and cover crop control as a chemical-free solution while also having the functions of modern crop protection sprayers combined in one machine. This increases the productivity, versatility, and usability of existing electric plant control.

🌱 Welcome Pat Smith to the crop.zone Family!

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Pat Smith has joined the crop.zone team. Pat comes with an impressive background in the agricultural machinery industry, most notably as the former Business Director for the UK and Nordics at CNHi. His wealth of experience will be invaluable as we expand our innovative solutions to the UK market.

Pat Smith – crop.zone GmbH – Sales UK

At crop.zone, we’re committed to revolutionising agriculture with sustainable, technology-driven solutions. Pat’s expertise in the machinery sector aligns perfectly with our vision, and his insights will be critical as we introduce our cutting-edge crop.zone solution to UK farmers.

Let’s give Pat a warm welcome and look forward to a fruitful collaboration as we continue to transform the agricultural landscape.

Feel free to connect with Pat and learn more about his journey: Pat Smith’s LinkedIn Profile

🌾 Together, we’re sowing the seeds for a more sustainable future in agriculture.

Embracing a Greener Future: The EU’s Bold Move Towards Sustainable Agriculture

Great news for sustainability in agriculture and for companies like crop.zone! The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has decided to drastically reduce the use and risk of chemical pesticides by at least 50% by 2030. This means a surge in demand for innovative, low-risk plant protection solutions, which is precisely what crop.zone offers. By focusing on strategies like Integrated Pest Management and encouraging the use of non-chemical alternatives, the EU is paving the way for a greener future. This aligns with crop.zone’s mission to provide sustainable and effective solutions for farmers, reducing the environmental impact while ensuring food security. The push towards low-risk pesticides and the ban of certain chemicals in sensitive areas highlight the importance of alternative methods like those developed by crop.zone. It’s a step forward in transforming the agricultural sector, and crop.zone is at the forefront of this change.

Read the official publication from the European Parliament here: European Parliament’s Official Statement on Pesticide Reduction“

Crop.zone’s Innovative Plant Zapping Technology in the Spotlight at Farm Progress

We at Crop.zone are thrilled to be featured in a recent Farm Progress article, highlighting our groundbreaking plant zapping technology. Our collaboration with John Deere has led to the development of an 24 meter electricity-based weed control system, a pioneering solution in the realm of sustainable agriculture.

Our latest achievement, a prototype developed in cooperation with John Deere, has earned us the DLG Agrifuture Concept award at Agritechnica 2023. This recognition underscores our commitment to innovation in weed control and crop desiccation.

The prototype, a significant step up in size to cater to North American farms, measures an impressive 24 meters. This development is a testament to our dedication to adapting and scaling our solutions to meet diverse agricultural needs globally.

The Crop.zone system operates through a two-part process, combining an electrolyte-surfactant mix with an electric current applied via a boom. This method, effective in destroying plant cells and chlorophyll, maintains soil quality and does not harm beneficial organisms like earthworms.

Our technology is not just about weed control; it also offers a chemical-free solution for crop desiccation in oats, wheat, and barley, and presents a new approach to managing cover crops and herbicide-resistant weeds.

As we move forward, we plan to test this prototype in various applications with a range of farmers and universities in 2024. This is just the beginning of our journey to revolutionize agricultural practices while preserving the environment.

Discover more about our innovative approach to sustainable farming and the future of agriculture by reading the full article on Farm Progress here.

Crop.zone: Leading the Charge in Electric Weed Control – Featured on producer.com

At Crop.zone, we are proud to be featured in a recent article on producer.com as pioneers in innovative weed control technology. Our commitment to sustainable and efficient agricultural practices has led to the development of a groundbreaking method that uses electricity to combat weeds.

Our latest innovation, a device that can be mounted on standard sprayers, was awarded a top concept prize at the prestigious Agritechnica. This technology allows farmers to effectively control weeds while minimizing environmental impact. The combination of our specially developed liquid and the electric shock treatment has proven to be extremely effective.

The recognition by producer.com affirms our vision of making agriculture more sustainable and efficient through innovative solutions. We are excited about the opportunity to further develop our technologies and make them accessible to farmers around the world.

Read the full article on producer.com to learn more about our work and the future of agriculture.

Visit of the German Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir at crop.zone

Bundesmenister Cem Özdemir auf dem Messestand der crop.zone

Innovative Alternatives to Glyphosate: crop.zone Presents Cutting-Edge Technology at AGRITECHNICA 2023 (Hall 25 H23)

Hannover, Germany – Today, crop.zone had the honor of welcoming the German Minister of Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, to their booth at AGRITECHNICA. He showed great interest in sustainable alternatives to glyphosate and was impressed by the innovative solution that crop.zone offers.

Revolution in Plant Control: crop.zone’s Hybrid Herbicide Technology

crop.zone’s technology, the Hybrid Herbicide Technology, represents a revolutionary advancement in plant control. It combines the high performance of Volt.Cube, the enormous working widths of Volt.Apply, and the efficiency of Volt.Fuels to provide an effective and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional desiccation methods. This technology allows for the gentle, rapid, and efficient elimination of plant stocks, ranging from desiccation for harvest preparation to weed control.

Sustainability and Efficiency: Key Points of crop.zone Technology

The process begins with the generation of electric power in the Volt.Cube, which is powered by a power take-off (PTO) generator. This power, which can reach voltages of 1000 to 5500 V, is then channeled through specially designed applicators (Volt.Apply). Plants are first treated with the residue-free liquid Volt.Fuel to increase their conductivity. Subsequently, the electric current passes through the plants, severely disrupting their water supply, causing them to dry out and die.

Forward-Looking Agriculture: Minister Özdemir Impressed by crop.zone

Minister Özdemir was particularly impressed by the efficiency and sustainability of crop.zone’s technology. The ability to ensure residue-free plant control that is both environmentally friendly and effective represents a significant advancement in precision agriculture. crop.zone is proud to offer such an innovative solution that not only conserves the environment but also helps farmers secure their harvests at competitive prices.

Closing Remarks: A Step Toward Sustainable Agriculture

The Minister’s visit underscores the importance and potential of crop.zone’s technology as a forward-looking alternative to conventional pesticides. crop.zone looks forward to further developing this technology and making a positive contribution to sustainable agriculture.

Interview @agritechnica

REMARKS: This video was translated into German by KI, Some passages may be translated incorrectly.