At Enovitis in Campo 2025, held from June 18 to 19 in Rosciano (Province of Pescara), ARAG presented two major research and development projects aimed at strengthening its leadership in mechatronics applied to precision agriculture, a field in which the company is a market leader.
During the event in Abruzzo, the showcased products included the Flowtron system in its High Pressure (HP) version for orchard sprayers, developed in collaboration with Black Shire, and a new control method for section shut-off using ultrasonic sensors installed directly on the tractor. This solution was engineered in collaboration with Landini, a brand owned by Argo Tractors group based in Reggio Emilia.
Flowtron HP: Precise and Intelligent Control for Orchard Sprayers
The new ARAG Flowtron HP is specifically designed for high-pressure applications on orchard sprayers, going beyond the standard low-pressure boom configuration. The system, capable of operating at up to 20 bar, enables nozzle-by-nozzle management, optimizing the distribution of crop protection products through PWM-controlled valves that allow for independent dose regulation.
At Enovitis, the system was demonstrated on a Dragone sprayer paired with the autonomous RC3075 robot developed by Black Shire, an innovative Italian company based in Vezza d’Alba (CN). Efficiency is further enhanced through integration with Viewer, a camera system powered by artificial intelligence developed by the Greek start-up Eden Core. Viewer detects canopy presence and condition in real time and transmits the data to ARAG’s IBX100 electronic control unit for targeted and precise treatment applications.
“Our goal is to offer solutions that meet the growing demand for sustainability and precision, especially as regulations on the use of crop protection products become increasingly stringent,” said Francesco Bursi, Application Manager at ARAG.
Tractor-Implement Integration: On-Vehicle Ultrasonic Sensors for Section Control
The second innovative project unveiled at Enovitis is the result of collaboration with Landini and demonstrates a new level of integration between tractor and implement. Instead of placing ultrasonic sensors on the sprayer itself, they are mounted on the tractor, enabling a new control logic that uses advanced canopy detection data.
This integration is made possible by ARAG’s ISOBUS Multirow system, based on the IBX100 control unit and fully compatible with tractors equipped with a Virtual Terminal.
Combined with the Ultrapilot autonomous driving system – developed by Argo Tractors – the tractor can follow the vine row autonomously and transmit real-time vegetation data to the ISOBUS system, which automatically shuts off sections when there is no canopy or at the end of the row.
“This is a groundbreaking innovation that optimizes treatments without the need for GPS or pre-generated maps, improving efficiency while reducing waste and environmental impact,” noted Francesco Annunziata, Project Manager at Argo Tractors.
A Shared Vision for a Connected Agriculture
“The Flowtron HP and ISOBUS Multirow projects demonstrate how collaboration between top-tier tech players can generate practical, operational solutions that enhance both sustainability and the competitiveness of wine producers,” stated Chiara Gaeta, Marketing Manager. “ARAG continues to invest in the development of intelligent systems that represent the future of precision agriculture, backed by our specific expertise.”
