At Bonipak and Betteravia, innovation starts in the field. Our automation team is focused on one thing: finding practical, effective ways to support our crews, improve efficiency, and farm more thoughtfully.

Rather than chasing trends, we invest in technology that delivers real results. Every tool we use is carefully evaluated, tested, and refined to ensure it works within our specific crops and growing conditions on California’s Central Coast.

Over the past several years, we’ve partnered with leading ag-tech innovators from around the world to build an automation fleet designed for precision and performance. This includes Robocrop weeders, Mantis thinners, the Ecorobotix precision sprayer, and the Weed Spider AI weeder.

These technologies are powerful because they are highly targeted. Using computer vision and AI, they can distinguish crops from weeds, apply treatments only where needed, and optimize plant spacing. The result is more precise farming practices that reduce chemical use, lower labor intensity for repetitive tasks, and allow crews to focus on higher-value work.

At its core, our approach to automation is about people. It’s about supporting our teams, using resources responsibly, and building a more resilient future for agriculture. The technology plays an important role, but it’s the people behind it who make it work.