In the competitive world of modern agriculture, every drop of input counts. The difference between profit and loss often comes down to efficiency—specifically, how farmers manage their most expensive resource: chemicals and fertilizer. Precision technology used to cost too much and was only on new machines. Now, powerful and simple aftermarket spraying systems are available to everyone, completely changing how farmers conduct crop protection.

Aftermarket solutions allow farmers to upgrade their existing sprayers with modern cutting-edge technology, delivering centimeter-level precision and dramatically reducing waste. This change doesn't just save money on labor and materials—it helps farmers make more profit and farm more sustainably.

Undeniable Economics: By the Numbers

The return on investment (ROI) from implementing a high-quality aftermarket precision spraying system, such as the FJD ATS Precision Spray Autosteering System, is one of the fastest in agriculture.

Reducing Input Costs: The Immediate Win

The biggest and most direct benefit is that farmers waste fewer chemicals. Old ways of spraying often cause them to spray the same spot twice (overlaps) and apply chemicals unevenly, especially when they turn or reach the field edges.

Real-world cases from institutions like the University of Nebraska-Lincoln consistently show that eliminating overlap using GPS-guided section control can save between 4% and 10% of chemical inputs. On a large farm, this translates directly into tens of thousands of dollars saved annually. In fact, farmers using the FJD ATS around the world have also reported 10%-15% savings in pesticides, which in turn proves that precision spraying technology can be promising for sustainable farming.

In addition, precision systems maintain the exact desired application rate (liters per hectare) regardless of speed or terrain. This consistency prevents over-application in low spots and under-application in high-stress zones, maximizing chemical effectiveness.

Boosting Yields: The Long-Term Gain

Precision spraying doesn't just save money; it helps farmers grow more. When every plant receives the optimal amount of pesticide or nutrient, the entire crop matures more uniformly. This uniformity is crucial for quality and for maximizing the efficiency of modern mechanical harvesting.

Because farmers stop spraying too many chemicals in the same spot (overlap), they prevent the chemicals from "burning" the crop. This keeps plants healthier, leading to stronger fields and bigger final harvests. While yield gains vary widely, farmers using FJD's high-precision variable-rate technologies often see their yields go up by 5% to 8% in the areas they optimize.

Aftermarket Flexibility and Fast ROI

Unlike replacing an entire machine, aftermarket kits, such as the FJD ATS Precision Spray Autosteering System, offer significant advantages:

Accessibility and Compatibility

Modern aftermarket systems are designed for broad compatibility. They are modular and integrate easily with a wide range of existing sprayers, regardless of the brand or age. This lets farmers get the newest precision technology without spending huge money on a new sprayer.

The FJD ATS upgrades AMAZONE UF1501 to support ISOBUS in France

The FJD ATS system is proven to work well with many different farming sprayer brands, including John Deere, Amazone, ACGO, TeeJet, and Rau Spridomat. The sprayers can be self-propelled (drive themselves), mounted (on a tractor), or trailed (pulled behind a tractor).

Centimeter-Level Precision

High-end aftermarket kits are powered by GNSS/RTK technology, providing positioning accuracy down to the centimeter (or sub-inch). This level of precision is essential for:

• Automatic Section Control: Turning individual boom sections (or even individual nozzles) on and off automatically to prevent overlap when crossing previously sprayed areas, boundaries, or waterways.
• Variable Rate Control (VRC): Automatically adjusting the output rate based on prescription maps, delivering exactly the right amount of input to specific zones in the field.

ATS precision spraying test in Italy

Simplified Operation

Systems like the FJD ATS are built to be very easy to use. They usually have a simple screen that simplifies complex tasks, so any farmer can use precision technology. The main goal is one simple control system, so farmers don't have to manage many different, confusing screens.

The FJD ATS controls operations with just one screen in the cab, Türkiye

For farmers who already use FJD navigation systems, the good news is that the ATS spraying software just received a major upgrade for full compatibility with all FJD navigation systems, not just the AT1 and AT2. This allows farmers to easily and affordably add precision spraying features to their existing FJD system and sprayer, saving greatly by avoiding the purchase of new machinery.

A Turkish farmer upgrades to ATS precision spraying with his existing FJD navigation system

Environmental Advantages

The Smartest Upgrade You Can Make

The data is clear: investing in an aftermarket precision spraying system like the FJD ATS offers one of the most compelling and quickest returns on investment available to farmers today. It is a powerful upgrade that cuts costs, boosts yields, and enhances sustainability—all while utilizing the equipment you already own.

Don't wait until you buy your next new tractor to unlock the potential of precision. Upgrade your current sprayer today and start seeing the savings immediately.

Ready to calculate the ROI potential for your farm? Would you like to see a breakdown of the specific features offered by the FJD ATS Precision Spraying System? Contact FJDynamics for ROI Calculation, and our local dealer will reach out to you at the earliest time possible!