About Croptiq
Croptiq helps growers adopt robotics, AI, and UV-C disinfection that fit the operation they are actually running.
After more than 15 years in protected crops, I have seen the same pattern too often.
A system looks impressive in a demo. The promise is clear: less labour, better crop protection, cleaner production, and more control. Then it enters the real greenhouse.
The row geometry does not fit. The crop is denser than expected. The UV-C dose is not right for the pathogen pressure. The platform needs more supervision than planned. The people who will operate it every day were not part of the buying decision.
That is where technology starts becoming a cost instead of a solution.
That is exactly the gap Croptiq is here to close
We look first at the crop, the pathogen pressure, the greenhouse layout, the required dosage, the infrastructure, and the team that needs to run the system. Then we say what fits, under what conditions, and sometimes that nothing fits yet.
After installation, we stay close to what really matters: canopy-level results, biology, labour hours, uptime, and daily routines.
Less talk about intelligent automation. More clarity on what works, in which crop, and under which conditions.
Technology that does not fit is not a solution.
Andrei Chabaline
Founder, Croptiq
Daniele Locatelli — Partner & AgTech Advisor
d.locatelli@croptiq.com
Phone
+39 334 303 4244
Regions
Italy & Slovenia
Daniele brings a plant scientist’s perspective to agricultural technology, connecting crop needs with practical solutions. With a Master’s in Plant Science from Wageningen University & Research, specialising in greenhouse horticulture, his experience spans field trials, crop health assessment, and the validation of robotic UV-C treatments for disease control.
Based in Bergamo, Daniele is Croptiq’s partner and local contact for Italy and Slovenia. He supports growers in assessing suitable technologies, designing trials, and monitoring results, while providing dedicated after-sales service for our partners' robotics to ensure informed decisions grounded in science and real growing conditions.