Our Company History

2018 - 2025

2018

  • Variable Rate Technology Solutions established from a home office in Esperance, Western Australia.

    Mapping equipment purchased from Precision Agronomics Australia.

    Mapping and soil sampling and testing services offered.

2019

  • VRT Solutions invested in and acquired additional soil surveying equipment.

    Early emphasis on precision agriculture and data integrity.

    Services offered generally south of the Great Eastern Highway in WA Wheatbelt.

2020

  • Higher demand and adoption of services required expansion of VRTS team.

    Doubling of capacity for soil mapping and consultancy services.

    Soil sampling demand increased.

2021

  • More sustained work in wider areas of the wheatbelt, especially lower rainfall regions.

    Presentations at several regional field days and grower groups increasing.

    Surge in work requests for soil surveys and precision ag consultancy.

2022

  • Established our Dempster Street office in Esperance, Western Australia.

    In-house 6-month project development of a high-resolution soil organic carbon model in WA.

    Work volume maintained at a high level, focus on quality output for clients.

2023

  • Expanded field operations to support increased area coverage.

    Commenced software development of VRT’s software solution – Spectare.

    Presentations and involvement at many regional updates, field days, and national conferences.

    More soil survey equipment and soil sampling equipment purchased.

2024

  • Mapped and targeted soil testing and analysis carried out.

    Official release of VRT’s in-house designed and built software solution – Spectare.

    Invested in industrial premises in key agricultural regions.

    Invitation to present at many national, and inter-state conferences and field days, precision ag focus events and grower groups.

2025 & Beyond

  • 7+ key staff members

    Trusted by leading agri-businesses and researchers.

    Fine tuning current methods for increased productivity for clients.

    Development of additional features for software program Spectare.

    Development of soil practices for widespread adoption across all regions of WA grain growing regions.

Two smiling men holding large rectangular plates with samples of different types of soil or crushed materials. They are outdoors on a grassy area with a red tractor and a few cars in the background, under a partly cloudy sky.
A white Toyota ute equipped with scientific or technical equipment, including a large white container in the truck bed, an antenna, and other apparatus mounted on the front and sides, is parked in a flat, open field during sunset.
Close-up of a hand holding a piece of soil, with a background showing part of a sign that reads 'VRT SOLUTIONS' and a clear, blue sky.
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