A Specialized Adjuvant for Drone Applications
As part of the partnership, Rizobacter will develop an adjuvant specifically formulated for drone-based applications. The solution will be jointly designed and evaluated by the technical teams of Rizobacter and Bidcom Agro to address the unique requirements of ultra-low-volume aerial spraying systems.
Adjuvants play a critical role in crop protection by improving application quality. They help enhance tank-mix stability, optimize droplet formation, and increase coverage on the target, ultimately maximizing the performance of crop protection products.
This collaboration brings together two complementary strengths that are shaping the future of agriculture: Rizobacter’s expertise in applied science and agricultural innovation, and Bidcom Agro’s leadership in drone technology and precision aviation tools.
As drone adoption continues to expand globally, growers and service providers are increasingly seeking solutions that ensure application efficiency, consistency, and operational reliability. The joint effort between Rizobacter and Bidcom Agro aims to support this trend by generating both technology and practical knowledge tailored to modern aerial application systems.
Advancing Knowledge in Aerial Application Technology
Beyond product development, the partnership also focuses on generating technical information and best management practices for drone operations. Key areas of interest include spray solution stability, water quality management, droplet protection, and application efficiency under low-volume conditions.
Particular attention is being given to the challenges associated with highly concentrated spray mixtures, which require a deeper understanding of physical and chemical interactions within the tank. These factors are becoming increasingly important as drone technology enables new application strategies that differ significantly from conventional ground equipment.
Research activities will also explore how variables such as water quality, loading sequence, formulation compatibility, and pH management influence the success of aerial applications. The objective is to provide growers, agronomists, and applicators with practical tools that help improve performance, minimize operational risks, and maximize product efficacy.
Innovation Driven by Applied Science
The new adjuvant will be developed at LEAF (Laboratory for the Evaluation of Adjuvants and Formulations), the first facility of its kind in Spanish-speaking Latin America. Located at Rizobacter’s industrial complex in Pergamino, Argentina, LEAF specializes in the development, evaluation, and optimization of formulations designed to improve crop protection applications.
Using advanced analytical technologies, the laboratory studies key formulation properties that influence application performance, generating applied knowledge that benefits the broader crop protection industry.
“This alliance combines our formulation expertise with Bidcom Agro’s technological capabilities,” said Juan Pablo Timpone, Global Adjuvants Manager at Rizobacter. “Developing a specific adjuvant for drone applications allows us to move toward more efficient, reliable, and safer spraying systems, supporting a trend that is already gaining momentum worldwide.”
Supporting the Future of Precision Agriculture
The partnership reflects the increasing convergence of biological and chemical innovation with digital and precision agriculture technologies. As drone applications become a larger component of modern farming systems, both companies see significant opportunities to improve productivity, optimize input use, and support more sustainable agricultural practices.
By combining expertise in formulation science, application technology, and precision agriculture, Rizobacter and Bidcom Agro aim to contribute to the development of tools that help growers meet the evolving challenges of crop production while improving efficiency and environmental stewardship.
