Industry Leadership & Agronomic Expertise
Driving Innovation with Ariel AG
Foliar Farm Feeds & Seeds are in partnership with Aerial Ag. Together we provide a full spray and consultancy service for our customers. There are many benefits to using drone spray applications including no compaction, reduced wastage, access to difficult to reach areas, and many more. Teaming up with Foliar Farm Feeds & Seeds has made access to a large array of advanced new technology and biological sprays.
Aerial Ag combines:
- Certified drone operations
- Precision GPS-guided application systems
- Advanced atomisation technology for ultra-low-volume spraying
- Regulatory compliance expertise
Their services allow farmers to apply foliar nutrients, biologicals, and plant protection products in field conditions where ground equipment would cause compaction or structural damage.
By eliminating wheel traffic on saturated soils, Aerial Ag supports long-term soil health while increasing operational flexibility during increasingly unpredictable weather windows.
Agronomic Expertise
The agronomic backbone behind many of these programs comes from Foliar Farm Feeds & Seeds.
With deep practical farming experience and agronomic training, we integrate:
- Field-based crop management knowledge
- Practical soil fertility programs
- Foliar micronutrient optimisation
- Biological crop enhancement strategies
This approach bridges modern drone technology with real-world farm economics, ensuring that innovation translates into measurable improvements in crop performance and soil condition.
The Soil Biology Advantage
Moving Beyond Chemistry-Only Systems
Modern European growers are increasingly adopting biological soil and foliar systems to:
- Increase soil carbon levels
- Enhance fungal networks (mycorrhizal activity)
- Improve nutrient cycling efficiency
- Reduce reliance on high synthetic input costs
Through regular, targeted biological applications delivered via drone, growers can:
Over time, this leads to:
✔ Improved soil aggregation
✔ Greater water infiltration in heavy soils
✔ Reduced compaction sensitivity
✔ Enhanced resilience in wet seasons
Carbon & Fungal Biome Regeneration
Consistent use of biological foliar and soil stimulants can dramatically improve:
- Soil organic carbon accumulation
- Fungal-to-bacterial ratios
- Root exudate efficiency
- Nutrient mineralisation rates
When applied precisely via drone in optimal growth stages, these inputs work with — not against — the soil ecosystem.
The result is a regenerative feedback loop:
- Healthier soil biology
- Stronger root systems
- Greater nutrient efficiency
- Reduced overall input requirement
- Improved farm profitability
“Be the Farmer Again” — Knowledge-Led Agronomy
Long-Term Impact of Heavy Machinery on Wet Soils
Data-Driven Comparison: Ground Application vs Drone Application
A core part of our philosophy is empowering growers to regain direct control and understanding of their land.
Through structured training and advisory support, we work with farmers to:
- Interpret soil tests beyond basic NPK
- Understand micronutrient interactions
- Select the correct biological blends
- Time foliar applications precisely
- Monitor plant sap responses and crop signals
Rather than relying solely on standardised programs, farmers are trained to:
Understand their soil.
Understand their crop.
Apply the right nutrition at the right time.
This knowledge-led model helps farmers:
- Reduce unnecessary chemical spend
- Optimise micronutrient usage
- Improve soil carbon steadily
- Build resilient cropping systems
Long-Term Impact of Heavy Machinery on Wet Soils
Data-Driven Comparison: Ground Application vs Drone Application
1. Soil Compaction Depth Over Time
Research Basis
European soil physics studies (including work from Wageningen University & Research and Rothamsted Research) consistently show that trafficking wet soils increases bulk density at multiple depths, particularly in clay and clay-loam soils.
Chart: Bulk Density Increase After Repeated Wet Traffic
| Years of Wet Traffic | Topsoil (0–10cm) Bulk Density Increase | Subsoil (20–40cm) Increase | Drone Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Year | +8% | +4% | 0% |
| 3 Years | +15% | +9% | 0% |
| 5 Years | +22% | +15% | 0% |
| 10 Years | +30% | +21% | 0% |
