SpotSpraying pays off: Why Lithuanian farms rely on efficiency

terraHORSCH: What changes do you see in the crop spraying technology market in Lithuania?

Audrius Mockaitis: Over the past 5–7 years, the spraying technology market in Lithuania has changed fundamentally. We see two clear directions: tightening regulations and farmers’ growing need to work more precisely, economically, and sustainably. The EU Green Deal targets, the 50% pesticide reduction strategy, and increasing public pressure regarding environmental protection all directly affect farms. The prices of plant protection products are also rising, so farmers are increasingly calculating not only the cost per hectare but also the real return from each spraying operation.
Farmers in Lithuania are very pragmatic – they quickly noticed that “whole field spraying” no longer reflects reality. Weeds are usually distributed in patches rather than evenly. Naturally, this created demand for technologies that allow spraying only where it is needed.
At Audrokesta, we responded to these changes much earlier, not only when it became a trend. We began exploring PrecisionSpraying at a time when most market participants were merely observing what was happening in Germany or Denmark. We saw that in the future farmers would need solutions that reduce costs, increase accuracy, and allow for more sustainable methods of working. That’s why we invested in this field earlier than most – today this allows us to have real, practical experience rather than just theoretical knowledge.

Why did you choose the offline SpotSpraying system?

The offline SpotSpraying system turned out to be the most logical and practical choice for Lithuanian farms for several key reasons:

1. The application rate is known in advance. This is crucial for Lithuanian farms which often face limited water supply, complex logistics, or long distances between fields. Knowing the exact rate allows the farmer to plan the spraying volume precisely, avoid overmixing, and save time.
2. Full compatibility with ISOBUS sprayers. Lithuanian farms use a lot of modern machinery, but no one wants to replace their sprayer or invest in additional modules. The offline system works with all terminals, e.g. the HORSCH eos terminal, but also with many other powerful terminals.
3. The camera of the drone scans the crops from above with an almost vertical angle. This is especially important in Lithuanian conditions, where crops are often dense and weeds hide between rows. A vertical angle from above allows the drone to “look inside” the canopy and identify weed patches more accurately.
4. Continuously updated algorithms. As the system is not “locked” inside the sprayer, the customer benefits from a constantly improving weed recognition quality. This matters in Lithuania where the weed spectrum is broad and constantly changing.

For farmers, the most important factors are simplicity, reliability, and clarity.

How do you assess the demand for the SAM DIMENSION drone system in Lithuania?

The market in Lithuania is still in its early stages, but that is precisely where the biggest opportunity lies. Lithuanian farmers are among the most innovative worldwide – they make decisions quickly when they see a clear economic value. Today, interest is growing rapidly, especially among larger farms that already calculate how much they can save by spraying only the weed patches.
For example, a 500 hectare farm with a lot of oilseed rape and wheat can save tens of thousands of euros in a single season. Farmers notice this very quickly.

We invested early because we understood that those who enter the market first gain the most experience and trust. Today, farmers want to work with a partner who has real, proven results – not just someone offering a new product. We feel this in every meeting.