Top Soil Field Mapping for Precision Agriculture
Our Story
Research Begins
Research begins in Europe on the use of gamma radiation in agriculture, where historically it has only been used in the geological mining industry.
Practical Precision Inc. is Founded
Paul Raymer and his father, Barry, start Practical Precision Inc, an innovative precision agriculture technology company in Southwestern, Ontario.
SoilOptix® Opportunity Presented
The SoilOptix® technology opportunity is presented, and Practical Precision Inc. begins research for potential implementation in North America.
Practical Precision: Trimble Dealer
Practical Precision becomes a Trimble dealer, and is influential in developing markets for the Greenseeker & Y-Drop technologies.
SoilOptix® Offered to Ontario Growers
After 3 years of R&D, Practical Precision commercializes the SoilOptix® technology & begins offering it as a service in Ontario, Canada.
SoilOptix® Gains Reputation in USA
Word of the technology begins to spread, and there is opportunity to learn more and evaluate the system on United States soils.
SoilOptix® Becomes a Company
SoilOptix® moves from product/service to a stand-alone company, partnering with Hubei Forbon Technologies.
Creates Service Provider Network
SoilOptix® pivots to an international network of dealers/service providers.
Expands Across the Americas
Dealer network expands to service Argentina and parts of the United States.
Grows Internationally
Services available in Germany, Chile, and the United Kingdom.
Grows Again Internationally
Despite a global pandemic, service begins in Denmark, Bulgaria, Finland, & Mexico.
Celebrates 8 Years
Operating in over 12 countries, including expansion into Morocco; R&D efforts continue.
European Expansion
Syngenta Europe becomes the official provider in 51 countries under the brand Interra Scan.
10 Years & 1 Million Acres
SoilOptix® reaches 1 million acres mapped and expands presence in Asia.
2 Million Acre Milestone
In 18 months, SoilOptix® doubles impact to 2 million acres.
Enters Turf & Sports Management
SoilOptix® brings high-resolution soil data to golf courses, sports fields, and turf managers.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue on our journey! Follow along with us on our social media channels.
Land Acknowledgement
Ontario’s Southwest is on the traditional territories of the Anishnaabeg/Anishinaabeg/Anishnabek/Anishinabek, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Huron-Wendt/Huron-Wendat, Attawandaron (Neutral), Lenape, Ojibway/Chippewa, and Wendat Indigenous Peoples. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties.
SoilOptix®‘s office, located in Tavistock, Ontario, sits specifically within the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, Anishinabewaki, Attiwonderonk (Neutral), and Mississauga territories.
Please take the time to read about the Upper Canada Treaties and understand how they continue to impact Indigenous Peoples living in Ontario’s Southwest.
Land Acknowledgements are an act of reconciliation, an act of compassion, and an act of mindfulness. Recognizing the traditional territories we stand on and is a small but important step we can all take towards recognizing and honouring the Indigenous Peoples who have lived on Turtle Island (aka: North America). Visit Indigenous Tourism Ontario’s website to learn more about creating land acknowledgements, their importance, and what resources are available to learn about the traditional territories in your local area.