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Meet the Team

Jack Harris

Founder and Precision Agriculture Specialist

With over a decade of experience in precision agriculture, his journey began with obtaining BASIS and FACTS certifications, providing agronomic advice on crop protection and fertilisers. He quickly transitioned into the emerging field of precision agronomy, contributing to the introduction of groundbreaking technologies into the UK market, including:

  • PrecisionHawk Fixed-Wing Drone: Aerial surveying for high-quality field mapping/weed detection/plant counting and sizing

  • Fritzmeier Izaria Tractor-Based NIR Scanner: Real-time crop scanning for variable fertiliser application

  • Veris MSP3 and U3 Soil Scanners: Integrated scanning for organic matter, EC, and pH in a single pass

Jack has spent many years in the UK vining pea industry, working closely with one of the country’s leading frozen pea producers. Under the mentorship of Richard Fitzpatrick, he introduced various precision techniques to enhance efficiency and grower profitability whilst driving projects to enhance the factory supply chain and reducing waste.

At the same time, Jack joined the UK’s leading importer and distributor of Topcon GPS and ECU equipment, providing agronomic expertise and guiding farmers on how to best utilise precision technology.

 

Gaining valuable knowledge on multiple GPS platorms, spray controllers and installing products to a factory finish feel.

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Richard Fitzpatrick

Founder of Encompass Ag UK Ltd

Advisor and Trusted Partner

With nearly three decades of experience in the vining pea industry, Richard Fitzpatrick has been a key figure in transforming one of the UK’s leading vining pea cooperatives into a highly efficient and profitable business.

An industry leader, Richard has championed the adoption of innovative technologies and modern management practices to support growers’ success.

In addition to running a sucessful vining pea group, Richard founded Encompass, an independent consultancy company that is a trusted partner to FieldCraft Technologies.

Encompass specializes in helping farmers maximize their returns through government machinery grants and environmental schemes like SFI.

Richard’s expertise ensures FieldCraft’s customers can accelerate their return on investment while benefitting from tailored advice and support.

As well as the many reasons for buying Smart Striker X for reducing chemical bills and water use, Richard will ensure you get paid for using the system too. All inlcuded in any purchase of a Smart Striker system.

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