Red Ant Agri
Affordable variable rate application — retrofit your existing sprayers and spreaders
Red Ant Agri Smart Nodes retrofit existing sprayers and spreaders with IoT-enabled variable rate control — turning Green Atlas canopy prescriptions and SoilOptix soil maps into precise field action via an Android app and Bluetooth-connected controllers.
💰 Reduce input waste by applying the right rate in the right place — typical savings of $10-30/acre on fertilizer and lime
What Red Ant Agri does
Smart Node IoT controllers
Compact IoT controllers mount to your existing equipment and manage variable rate output in real-time.
VRA for sprayers & spreaders
Variable rate application of fertilizer, lime, and crop protection — matched to prescription maps.
Prescription map import
Cloud portal → Android app → Bluetooth. Import prescription maps from SoilOptix or other sources in standard formats.
Active GNSS (sub-meter accuracy)
Built-in GNSS provides sub-meter positioning for precise application matched to prescription zones.
Retrofit existing equipment
No new sprayers or spreaders required. Smart Nodes add variable rate capability to what you already own.
Application tracking & verification
GPS-logged application records verify that the right rate was applied in the right place — audit-ready.
What's included
- Red Ant Agri Smart Node controllers
- Android application
- Cloud portal for prescription management
- GNSS positioning module
- Bluetooth connectivity kit
- Mounting hardware for sprayers and spreaders
- Installation support and training
Typical deployment
Implementation time
1-2 weeks
Smart Nodes are installed on your existing equipment in 1-2 days. Prescription maps from SoilOptix or other sources are loaded via the cloud portal. Training covers the Android app workflow and verification reporting.
Integrates with
Where Red Ant Agri fits in your operation
Red Ant Agri Smart Nodes retrofit existing sprayers and spreaders with IoT-enabled variable rate control — turning Green Atlas canopy prescriptions and SoilOptix soil maps into precise field action via an Android app and Bluetooth-connected controllers.
Capture field conditions
METOS weather stations measure environment at the block level. Green Atlas Cartographer maps canopy structure, crop load, and fruit development. SoilOptix reveals soil variability. Together, these sensing layers ground every downstream decision in real field data.
Turn data into intelligence
Bitwise GreenView models ripening curves and berry yield volume for harvest and labor planning. Green Atlas analytics reveal spatial variability in canopy and crop load. SWAN Systems models irrigation needs from environmental and soil data.
Optimize & execute decisions
SWAN Systems translates environmental and crop data into precise irrigation schedules. Green Atlas prescription maps target inputs to the zones that need them — spray, fertilizer, thinning, and pruning.
Precision application
Red Ant Agri Smart Nodes execute Green Atlas and SoilOptix prescriptions on existing equipment — precise variable-rate application of fertilizer, lime, and crop protection with GPS-tracked verification.
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Frequently asked questions
What equipment can be retrofitted?
Smart Nodes work with most commercial sprayers and spreaders. The controllers mount to your existing equipment and manage output rates via Bluetooth-connected valves and motors. Contact us for compatibility with your specific setup.
How do prescription maps get to the controller?
Prescription maps are uploaded to the Red Ant Agri cloud portal, then synced to the Android app on your tablet or phone. The app connects to Smart Nodes via Bluetooth and guides the operator through the application.
What GPS accuracy does it provide?
Built-in active GNSS provides sub-meter accuracy — sufficient for zone-level variable rate application. This ensures rates change at the right field boundaries without requiring RTK corrections.
Does it work without cell service?
Yes. Prescription maps are downloaded to the Android app before heading to the field. The Bluetooth connection between the app and Smart Nodes works without cellular or Wi-Fi. Application logs sync when connectivity returns.
What crops and inputs does it support?
Red Ant Agri supports variable rate application of granular fertilizer, lime, gypsum, and liquid crop protection products. It works across all crop types where variable rate application improves input efficiency.
Ready to get started with Red Ant Agri?
Most growers are up and running within 1-2 weeks. See how Red Ant Agri can work for your operation.