Start with the crop blocks that need attention
Use this page when you need a field assessment, a trial strip run, or help lining up likely service dates for onion, carrot, lettuce or brassica blocks. We work from Philippi, Cape Town and schedule visits for growers in the Western Cape, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State.
Bring the block list, planting dates, row spacing and any notes on weed pressure. That gives us a clearer read on where laser weeding is practical and where timing needs a second look.
What our visit usually covers
A visit is there to look at crop stage, weed stage and the layout of the rows. Laser weeding works best when the weeds are at a vulnerable growth stage, and when the crop spacing allows a clean pass between and around plants.
- Field walk through the blocks you want assessed
- Check of row crop spacing and crop stage
- Notes on weed pressure and patch variation
- Discussion on tractor access and turning space
- Planning for operator supplied work and repeat pass timing
We also look at whether a trial strip run makes sense before a wider programme. In some blocks the first pass tells the story quickly, in others the timing needs tighter planning.
How laser weeding is used in the field
Laser weeding uses camera-guided weed detection and lasers aimed at the weed growing points. The unit is tractor-drawn and the operator works the machine along the crop rows, keeping the pass close to the plants while avoiding soil disturbance.
This method suits growers who want herbicide-free weed control in vegetable blocks. It is often considered where spraying is less attractive, or where a cleaner pass between rows matters for the crop plan and the soil surface.
Booking steps that keep the visit useful
We keep the booking process practical. Send the crop type, farm location, block size and the window you are working to. If you already know the farms that must be covered in one run, include them together so field scheduling can be planned with less back and forth.
- List the crop blocks and their current stage
- Share location details for each farm
- Note any access limits, wet patches or tight entrances
- Tell us if you want a single visit or a season plan
- Use our contact form on the contact page for the request
For larger growers, multi farm programmes can be mapped out so the tractor unit and operator are not moving in circles between scattered blocks.
What happens after the site check
After the visit, we can set out likely service dates, repeat pass planning and arrival site checks. Field scheduling takes account of weed pressure, crop timing and the order in which different blocks need attention.
If a block is not ready yet, the note goes into the plan rather than forcing a pass too early. That keeps the work tied to the crop, not just the calendar. Our team also uses post pass reporting so growers can see what was covered and what needs another look.
People you may deal with on the booking side
The booking side is handled by a small team in Philippi, Cape Town. Mandla Adonis leads the business, with Anele Khoza on operations, Pieter Mokoena on field scheduling and Zanele Naidoo on grower liaison.
Johan Daniels leads operator work, Lerato Letsoalo handles service coordination and Ruan Mkhabela oversees the workshop. If your blocks are in Ceres, Grabouw, Tzaneen, Bela-Bela, Nelspruit, Howick or Bethlehem, we can line up the visit details with the right people in the loop.
