Significant advantages
Huge Timewindow
In a northern latitude crop cycle, farmers pass through a field about nine times for corn and seven for soybeans. These passes include tillage, planting, spraying, harvest, and fall tillage. Many struggle to complete them on time. With rising pesticide resistance and soilborne pests, practical solutions are limited
No Soil Compactation
Frozen soil supports heavy machinery without causing significant soil compaction, but during the growing season, weather and soil conditions often limit operations. In winter, the only requirement is freezing—and it stays frozen for a long time!
Precision Agriculture (x2)
Our technology is precision agriculture, doubled. In winter, farmers can target only weed patches instead of the whole field—no crops present, no driving restrictions, and frozen soil supports heavy machinery. Plus, our technology is inherently precise, selectively treating specific species in both operation and application
Practical and straightforward
Just connect to a tractor and take the shortest route to problematic weed patches before they spread in growing season. This level of control is impossible during the growing season but easy in winter. With automated tractors and weed mapping, we envision this process running autonomously in the future
Reduce spring risk
Spring is unpredictable, with short, weather-dependent time windows. Reduce risk by shifting treatments to winter, using the previous season’s experience or control map for precise application
A unique, novel technology, transforming farming!
Our technology targets specific weeds and pests in winter soil. We turn agronomic, technical, and biological expertise into tractor-driven solutions for commercial use. Patented and international pat. pend.
AgriTHOR
We need a fast solution. With rising chemical resistance, more pests are causing major losses without practical alternatives. That’s why we’re working toward commercialization of AgriTHOR—a tractor implement that tackles certain weeds and pests in winter, providing an immediate fix.
- Modulized, you select your setup, size and cost
- Ease of use
- PTO driven, usable for tractors from 80hp and upwards
- Uses back 3-point hitch at tractor, leaving the front availible for tooling
AgriTHOR WeedMAXX
But we’re not stopping there. From the start, we envisioned AgriTHOR WeedMAXX—an advanced, energy-efficient upgrade that targets more species and lets users choose what to treat. It’s our next big goal in development and research
- Modulized, you select your setup, size and cost
- Ease of use
- Able to select what species to treat - the equipment handles the rest
Team
Cornelis Arnoldussen
Inventor and founder
“Cornelis founded his first company at 25, specializing in advanced control systems. He quickly learned that success requires not just innovation but also market demand and revenue. His clients ranged from small firms to major players in energy, subsea, chemistry, aerial, safety, and test & control industries. He developed the HullWiper ship hull cleaning robot control system, from prototype to international commercialization. Later, he launched an aerial robotics startup, but the pandemic halted progress. He then joined SoilSteam, gaining deep agricultural insights that led him to found New Wave Agritech, pioneering sustainable, off-season weeding and pest removal.,,
Edward Forbes
Research Technician (Part time)
“Final-year Plant Science master's student at NMBU, passionate about sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation. Experience as a research technician at NMBU, NIBIO,,
Marianne Strøm
Advisor - agronomy
“Marianne Strøm is an agronomist from NMBU with 19 years of experience at NLR (The Norwegian Agricultural Advisory Service). She has also gained valuable experience in startups and runs her own gardening company, Lilleskagen AS. Her expertise in agro-science, combined with strong leadership skills and startup knowledge, makes her a valuable asset to our advisory board,,
Svein Håkon Wennersgård
Advisor - Farmer
“The history of the Wennersgård farm began in 1824 and is now run by Svein Håkon, who represents the fourth generation. Vegetables and grains are cultivated here on soil that ranges from clay to rocky sandy soil. The sandy soil is well-suited for potato production and yields fine, flavorful potatoes,,
NMBU Plant sciences
Master students, Phd enrollment in plant sciences
“Not an employee, but worth mentioning. We closely cooperate with the great people at NMBU plant sciences. Their diverse expertise aligns with our technological field, leading to great discussions and opportunities for master’s and PhD students to join our company. It’s an exciting collaboration with energetic people eager to make a difference.,,
Xavier Guerin
Advisor - business - Europe/US
“My professional background spans innovation technology and technology transfer in Environmental, Renewable Energy, and Life Sciences. I have extensive experience guiding early-stage development through to commercialization, collaborating with both startups and Fortune 500 companies. As a co-founder and team leader across Europe and North America, I have driven innovation and market entry strategies. My expertise aligns well with the AgroTech sector, where technology-driven solutions are transforming sustainability, productivity, and efficiency,,
Arnold Arnoldussen
Advisor - soil, pests
“Arnold Arnoldussen studied at Wageningen University and worked at the Plant Protection Services in Wageningen, focusing on diseases and pests in fruit, berries, and perennial crops. Now living in Norway, he led the Soil Resources section at NIBIO before retiring. His deep knowledge of soil life, soil types, land management, and pest control is a great asset to our company,,
Øystein Fredriksen
Advisor - Farmer
“Carrot, grape and corn farmer - but mainly focuses on carrots. He has mostly sandy soils, and has specializes in early-production. He is also carrot crop responsible at Gartnerhall SA - Norways leading produce cooperative for fruit vegetables - a over 1000 farm members and advises them for their production,,