SwiftDetect is a rapid detection test, which can be used to detect crop disease such as Septoria in wheat from just a small sample of leaves.
The problem
Preventing and treating crop disease such as Septoria usually involves the use of expensive and environmentally damaging fungicides, and when disease is present, it can be difficult to detect until there is visible evidence. By this stage, there could be losses in yield of up to 50% and damage to remaining crops. Additionally, overuse of fungicides to prevent this could result in resistance.
How SwiftDetect can help
SwiftDetect will help you to achieve more accurate information on the level of disease in your crops, which will help support decision making and improve efficiency and effectiveness of spray applications. In turn, this will help overcome issues such as overuse of fungicides yet result in the same quality of crop.
Rapid turnaround
Get actionable insight on the level of disease in your crop, guaranteed within 24 hours*.
Sensitive
SwiftDetect is super sensitive, so can detect wheat disease well before it becomes visible on the leaf. This allows you to take proactive action.
Hassle-free
All you need to do is collect a sample and post it to us in an envelope; we will handle the rest.
Better targeting
Swift Detect allows you to match the fungicide and dose rate to the level of disease in your crop at T1 & T2.
Reduced environmental impact
By giving you clear insight on level of disease in your crop, you will be able to use fungicide more efficiently and effectively, helping the environment and reducing waste.
Cost-effective
SwiftDetect not only helps you make savings by spending less on fungicide for the same yield, but being a single cost test, SwiftDetect is cost-effective in itself!
Gain insight
SwiftDetect allows you to see how disease is progressing in your crops over time giving a deeper level of insight. In addition, we can find the average level of disease in multiple leaves, providing you with a more representative result than if a single leaf was tested.
4-in-1 test
SwiftDetect is currently able to detect Septoria, and is under development to soon be able to also detect yellow rust, brown rust and mildew from just one sample.
How SwiftDetect works
1. Order your test online
We will send you a pre-paid envelope for your sample.
2. Collect your sample
Collect up to 10 leaves and post them to us.
3. Wait 24 hours*
Let us put SwiftDetect to work! Your results will be emailed to you.
Get in touch!
If you want to find out more about SwiftDetect, get in touch today by filling out the form below.
* 24-hour turnaround is available Monday to Thursday.
