A Sustainable Future
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We give independent advice to the farmer to help him to farm sustainable and mitigate his risks.
No product sales, Sustainable, Scientific, Accessible, Understandable, Environmental friendly.
WHY AGRISOL?
Agriculture is a science, and we apply it to best fit and complement your way of farming. Unfortunately, the industry leads us to believe that there might be a bottled or bagged solution for every agricultural problem. Alternatively, Agrisol first and foremost focuses on the basics: understanding and improving the health of our soil.
Agrisol cares for our farmers.
On top of that, we also understand agricultural science, and when we say science, we really mean soil.
Plants don’t need chemicals to grow, what they need is fertile soil. Through a sophisticated process of sampling and information gathering, Agrisol takes the guesswork out of natural growth by maximizing the fertility of the soil, while minimising the inherent risk of farming. We do this in close partnership with farmers, walking alongside them every step of the way by means of our mobile-based platform, which is as effective as it is easy to understand.
In short, Agrisol makes sure that the soil in which you plant, grow and harvest your crops will be all the more natural, sustainable, and above all, healthy.
OUR STORY
OUR PAST
Our company was founded in 2010 by our current CEO, GP Schoeman. Initially running the business as a solo entrepreneur, it quickly scaled to what we now know as Agrisol. At first all our data processing was done via a collection of complicated digital spreadsheets. Fairly quickly it became apparent that Agrisol was growing beyond the capacity of our current technology, and that we needed to develop our own software solution to better serve our expanding client base.
Early in 2014 Agrisol contracted Solution Server to co-develop and create a custom application for our unique business case. After an ongoing successful relationship, Solution Server amalgamated with Agrisol in November 2016.
OUR PRESENT
We are now in the privileged position to have a dedicated in-house software development team, that not only maintains and services our needs, but also continues to innovate new technological solutions on behalf of our customers.
Agrisol leads the way locally and internationally when it comes to our industry and our particular knowledge base. We curate a vast network of agricultural experts, and are championing the case of our farmers, as we are expanding our own footprint.
OUR FUTURE
Whatever the future holds, we will stay focused on the clear goals and vision that has guided Agrisol towards becoming the industry leader that it is today, namely staying focused on our research, spearheading innovative thinking, and continuing to translate complex data into understandable information for those that need it most - our farmers.
OUR PRODUCT
Agrisol developed an advanced geographical information system which are continually being improved and expanded on. After we collect grid samples, we extract other relevant information like physical soil data, satellite images and weather statistics for every field, enabling us to give the absolute best and up to date recommendations to our customers. To make the data more accessible to the farmer and his contributors, we have developed a digital environment where every user has immediate access to the most relevant data on his mobile device or desktop.
Built into this dynamic digital environment, is the ability to invite external collaborators or service providers. With the relevant farmer’s permission, they can then have access to the most recent data, enabling them to customise and target their services and products specifically for our customers. Typical service providers may include companies that provide agricultural resources like fertilizer, lime and chemicals, or even business services like financing or insurance.
This cutting edge development will ensure that the farmer has continuous access to a single platform, that instantly connects him with all the relevant products and services he might need, already tailored to his specific needs.
Our Services
Precision grid soil nutrient sampling
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Much more comprehensive than what is currently available in the market, we supply the farmer with an in-depth report on his farm. Based on a complete set of prescription charts, the report is designed to be completely comprehensible, and enable the farmer to instantly understand his own land.
Leaf Analysis
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A full interpretation of the leaf analysis effectively positions the farmer to personally monitor his plant nutrient levels.
Soil physical mapping
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We supply high definition and detailed ground mapping charts, which are indispensable in determining plant potential and varying planting, as well as planning for effective drainage.
Satellite imaging
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We update the relevant satellite imagery on a regular basis, ensuring continuity in both planning and production.
Mobile Application
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Our mobile application ensures greater access to the information, and illustrates the data in an understandable and mobile friendly format.
ABOUT US
Here are a couple of things that we definitely don’t do:
We don’t sell fertilizer, lime and chemicals. Never have, never will.
We don’t report to some controlling body who doesn’t have the farmer’s interests at heart. As your partner in agriculture, Agrisol is fully independent.
We don’t introduce foreign elements into the ground just for the sake of it. Only where there is a very real shortage, do we supplement the fertility of the soil with necessary nutrients and enhancers.
We don’t guess. All our recommendations are based on technologically surveyed physical, scientific and other relevant data sets, finding correlations with the unique plant variant, and suggesting the best course of action.
We never work alone. We believe in partnering. The farmer is our true collaborator, and for him or her to be involved in the process is a big part of our success. In fact, its one of the main reasons why we love what we do.
Meet The Team
The Agrisol team is a passionate group of motivated individuals, whose sense of excellence absolutely sets them apart when it comes to innovation and service delivery. Our greater team breaks up into smaller units that specialise in their respective areas of expertise, namely:
- Agronomy;
- Software development;
- Marketing & soil sampling;
- Technical system support.
Between all our individual members we have accumulated vast experience in not only the technological side of our business, but also in dealing with the local farm community on a personal level.
GP Schoeman
CEO
c:
076 775 0359
t:
018 297 8516
e:
gp.schoeman@agrisol.co.za
Anthonie de Klerk
Studio Lead
c:
082 859 5852
t:
018 297 8516
e:
anthonie.deklerk@agrisol.co.za
Hanke du Plessis
Operations Manager
c:
063 694 9828
t:
018 297 8516
e:
hanke.duplessis@agrisol.co.za
Christiaan Liebenberg
Marketing Manager
c:
061 020 1234
t:
018 297 8516
e:
christiaan.liebenberg@agrisol.co.za
The Studio
Our extensive experience and unique methodology is what distinguishes Agrisol in the marketplace. With more than 17 years of development experience, the Studio is Agrisol's software development department. Having a dedicated in-house development studio, enables us to quickly adapt and create, giving Agrisol the ability to cater to the farmer's specific needs. Needless to say, the Studio is absolutely passionate about craftsmanship and people.
Additionally, we offer holiday work opportunities as well as internships for students and graduates. We invite any passionate, experienced or up-and-coming craftsman to join our Studio team.
GET IN TOUCH
Head Office
(018) - 297 8516 / 063 694 9828
General enquiries
Physical Address
81 Retief street, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 2522
Accounts
(018) - 297 8516 / 063 694 9828
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Physical Address
81 Retief street, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 2522
Technical Support
(018) - 297 8516 / 079 710 5821
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Physical Address
81 Retief street, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 2522
Marketing
(018) - 297 8516
General enquiries
Physical Address
81 Retief street, Potchefstroom, South Africa, 2522