Martignani: The Best Machines for Spraying the Best Product—Farina di Basalto®

The efficiency of Martignani sprayers ensures that Farina di Basalto® is distributed evenly even in the most hidden parts of the vegetation.

Italians have always had a strong connection to the land, and their agricultural products are the envy of the world—not just the Mediterranean diet, but also the quality and tradition that are synonymous with a healthy diet deeply rooted in tradition, one capable of evoking strong emotions. Agriculture is a fundamental sector in our country’s economy that still manages to uphold the values of the land and culture, while relying on cutting-edge technology today. In the agricultural sector, Italy faced new challenges in the postwar period, and Claudio Martignani was fascinated by Dutch technology in the production of agricultural machinery capable of to spray and to evenly distribute the products needed for agricultural crops across all surfaces. Founded in 1958, Martignani—now led by Stefano, the founder’s son—is a leading manufacturer of electrostatic pneumatic sprayers, all made in Italy, and operates in over 70 countries across Europe, Asia, Australia, South Africa, and Latin America.

The technology behind Martignani and Farina di Basalto® machinery is capable of addressing the global challenges we are already facing—both economic and ecological—

Claudio’s insight has become an absolute necessity of our time, in a world where the ecological crisis is becoming increasingly acute, agricultural needs are turning into daily challenges, and we risk losing touch with and our connection to the rural world. It was through concrete values aimed at a healthier and more sustainable world that Martignani sprayers and Farina di Basalto® came together . Indeed, when technology serves the environment, the results can only be optimal.

The efficiency of Martignani sprayers allows Farina di Basalto® to be distributed evenly even in the most hidden parts of the vegetation. The high ventilation capacity is complemented by constant agitation, thanks to centrifugal pumps made entirely of stainless steel and equipped with special mechanical seals; this prevents any issues with blockages or clogging, as well as the settling of the mixture at the bottom of the tank. But it is the electrostatic charge imparted to the microdroplets that allows them to be attracted to the leaves and the rest of the vegetation. In short, the nozzles are pneumatic with a 4 mm diameter rather than plate-type, and the pumps are centrifugal rather than diaphragm-type, resulting in technology that achieves maximum uniformity; this results in significant savings in water and product without waste or unnecessary loss, with a clear reduction in environmental impact: exclusive machinery that is highly efficient at atomizing Basalt® Flour.

Thus , the technology behind Martignani and Farina di Basalto® machinery is able to meet the new demands and global challenges—both economic and ecological—that are already upon us , making a real and efficient contribution toward an increasingly green world while paying particular attention to consumer health, through reduced environmental impact achieved through science and the use of eco-friendly technologies and natural products.

By Isabella Ceccarelli

A columnist for various newspapers and the author of several books, including “Albero e città” (co-authored with Prof. A. Standardi); An AIS-certified sommelier and wine taster, he lives in his beloved, verdant Umbria—specifically in Gubbio, his hometown and the wellspring of inspiration for his articles, which explore the connection between land and people, spanning tradition and innovation, wine, and food and wine culture, with a particular focus on art and poetry.

Through *Mondo Agrario* and *Farina di Basalto®*, he highlights a viable path between production, innovation, and environmental sustainability as they relate to culture in the agricultural world.