"With Martignani, the risk of pest damage is reduced by 98%."

We are located in Colombia, in the Santander region. It is one of the most charming areas of the country. Santander is located in the northwest of the country and is part of the Andean region. It has a great historical and natural wealth and its capital is Bucamaranga.

Despite having high mountains above 2,000 m, agriculture in this area is fundamental for the locals in the Magdalena Medio region. In particular, the following crops are grown: pineapple, oil palm, banana, orange, coffee and potato.

Precisely palm oil is what our Colombian friend and client grows. A great connoisseur and lover of Martignani technology.

Next, we will talk to José del Carmen Peña, agronomist in charge of oil palm treatments at Finca Palmera La Aurora.

Enjoy the interview….

The difference with the Martignani equipment is the speed, efficiency and timeliness of the applications.

Name, company name and area in which you are located?

José Del Carmen Peña Moreno (pictured with agronomist Nelson Díaz), Finca Palmera La Aurora, located in Sabana de Torres, Santander Department, Colombia.

Type of crop and number of hectares

We grow oil palm, Guineensis material and OxG Hybrid, and we currently have 26 hectares.

Which nebulizers has Martignani worked with (model)?

We initially worked with the Phantom and Whirlwind models that were available in the area. We can say that these were tests that helped us to prove the effectiveness and efficiency of Martignani technology. The following equipment is currently in use Model Whirlwind M612, 600L 3P.

What kind of treatments do you do? (volume, speed, how often…)

We carry out periodic treatments for the control of pests and leaf diseases. We apply foliar fertilizers and biostimulants.

In terms of speed, the team works at half speed.

Applications vary based on pest prevention which may be 3 times a year or so. In addition, once a month we perform preventive applications for PC, and once every 6 months we apply biostimulants and foliar applications.

If before Martignani you used other types of atomizers, what difference did you find between one and the other?

We used to use lever back pumps, motor back pumps, conventional atomizers and also stationary pumps with which the cattle are bathed with adapted outlet nozzles and rod to give the height of the palm. The difference with the Martignani equipment is the speed, efficiency and timeliness of the applications.

In addition to the simplicity of use.

What are, according to you, the strengths of Martignani nebulizers?

I would highlight the efficiency of the application, and the possibility of applying an exact dose that goes directly to the target, without drift or dripping to the soil.

Less water is used per hectare and we cannot forget that at this time, water is a very valuable resource.

Customers from all over the world have told us that between working hours, products (insecticides, fungicides), fuel and water, with Martignani you save an average of 840,000 pesos Col. (200 €) per hectare per year. Is this a figure you agree with? Have you ever done these calculations?

We have calculated that the use of Martignani results in overall cost savings of approximately 30%. But the most valuable thing for us is that the risk of damage by pests (insects and/or diseases) that can affect production is reduced by 98%. All this thanks to the quality of the application.

We would like to thank our client José del Carmen Peña, Martignani’s agronomist friend, for this interview, Eng. Nelson Dìaz Lara, of the company Agronel, and to our collaborator in Colombia Eng. Agr. Ernesto Olave, of Bolsa de Maquinaria SAS.