Rometron is a technology company based in Steenderen in the Achterhoek region and the parent company behind WEED-IT precision spraying. With this precision spraying system, farmers and contractors in the Netherlands can control weeds and volunteer plants in a much more targeted way. The principle is simple. Smart electronics detect where plants are present and where they are not, and spray only where weeds or crops are growing. This reduces waste and significantly lowers the use of crop protection products and fertilizers. Under optimal conditions, this can result in up to ninety five percent less spray liquid being used.
WEED-IT is a detection system for agricultural sprayers that recognizes living green plants while driving. Only the areas where vegetation is actually present are treated. This is especially valuable when fields do not have uniform weed pressure. You save inputs, reduce costs and work more cleanly. In addition, selective application helps slow down the development of herbicide resistance.
Rometron has been active worldwide for many years, with strong markets in large scale agricultural regions. At the same time, the system is becoming increasingly suitable for use closer to home. Sales in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany are growing, partly because the pressure to reduce input use increases every year. For Dutch growers, this means that precision farming and precision spraying technology are becoming practical steps towards more sustainable operations without compromising effectiveness.
Rometron handles everything in house. The company develops, manufactures, sells and supports its technology in the market. With a growing team, continuous development is a priority and new applications are explored in other sectors such as fruit growing. This enables fast innovation and strong support for users in the Netherlands.
Those who switch to more targeted spraying quickly realize that it is not only about sustainability. It is also about profitability and control over input costs. Spraying less where it is not needed means purchasing fewer products, reducing transport and storage, and often spending less time on total spraying operations. Sustainable agriculture is becoming increasingly important in legislation and throughout the supply chain, with a stronger focus on reduction and responsible use.
Rometron has been active since 1999 from its headquarters in Steenderen in the Achterhoek region. From this location, the company develops technology that is used worldwide and is increasingly making a difference in Dutch fields.
