30+ years of combined experience working directly with farmers and agricultural businesses, with a strong understanding of real on-farm operations and a focus on practical, reliable systems that work in real farm conditions, backed by strong ongoing support — not just installation.
A hands-on team with real on-farm technology experience, delivering practical support and dependable service across North Queensland and broader agricultural regions.
Practical farm technology backed by reliable service and ongoing local support. Our systems are designed for real farm conditions and supported for the long term.
Reliable systems, straightforward operation and ongoing support farmers can rely on season after season.
Developed alongside farmers and designed for real on-farm conditions.
Start with pump, valve, GPS or records and expand over time as your farm grows.
Straightforward controls and dashboards designed for everyday farm operations.
Local support and ongoing servicing to keep your system running reliably season after season.
Practical support across GPS, irrigation, farm records, compliance and environmental reporting — from setup through to ongoing support.
We work with farmers, industry and government programs including NQ Dry Tropics (Reef Trust programs), Department of Primary Industries (DPI), Sugar Research Australia (SRA) and Queensland Farmers’ Federation (QFF), along with grower groups and regional NRM organisations to deliver practical, real-world farm technology projects.
Get practical guidance on irrigation, GPS, records and farm technology that fits your operation.
Founder & Managing Director
Luke Malan is the Founder and Managing Director of Aglantis, with over a decade of experience working directly with farmers across North Queensland to improve farm management, efficiency and sustainability. With a background in environmental science and civil engineering, he has led the delivery of precision agriculture, automated irrigation, reef and data-driven farming projects across the Burdekin, Mackay and wider GBR catchment regions.
Luke specialises in automated irrigation, GPS systems, farm records and environmental reporting, helping growers turn real operational data into practical outcomes for productivity, compliance and long-term farm performance. He works closely with farmers, industry and NRM bodies to implement reliable technology that fits real farm operations and delivers measurable on-farm results.
Operations Manager
Barry Cross is the Operations Manager at Aglantis and a highly experienced precision agriculture specialist with over 20 years working in GPS and guidance systems. Widely known as the team’s GPS expert, Barry has extensive experience across auto steer, rate control and precision ag technology, including systems from Trimble and Case IH.
He leads on-ground installation, calibration, troubleshooting and system optimisation, ensuring GPS, auto steer and farm technology systems are set up correctly and perform reliably in real field conditions. Barry’s deep understanding of machinery integration, guidance setup and farm workflows makes him a trusted support contact for growers adopting precision agriculture technology.
AgTech Officer
Kaylaha Malaponte is the AgTech Officer at Aglantis, supporting farmer engagement, system setup and on-farm technology adoption across regional farming communities. A farmer’s daughter with strong ties to the local cane industry, Kaylaha progressed through the Agricultural Extension Work Placement Program (AEWPP) as a trainee and is now a core member of the Aglantis team.
She works directly with growers on GPS systems, farm records, environmental reporting and technology onboarding, helping ensure systems are easy to understand and properly used in day-to-day farm operations. Kaylaha plays a hands-on role in training, setup and ongoing farmer support, helping bridge the gap between new technology and practical use on farm.
AgTech Officer
Carl Malan is an AgTech Officer at Aglantis, specialising in GIS mapping, boundary guidance and GPS software to support precision agriculture across regional farming communities. A qualified paramedic by background, Carl brings strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to technical work in the field.
He works directly with growers on farm boundary mapping, guidance setup and spatial data management, ensuring systems are accurate and practical for day-to-day use. Fertcare accredited, Carl also assists farmers with nutrient management plans, setting them up in both hardcopy and digitally in the cab to extract maximum benefit and reconciling them year to year against actual application records.
Lead Software Engineer
Kamyar Karimi is the Lead Software Engineer at Aglantis, holding a joint degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence. He leads the development of Aglantis’ software platforms, dashboards and automation systems, with a strong focus on reducing user friction and making advanced farm technology simple and intuitive for farmers to use.
His work centres on conditional logic, automation and data integration, ensuring data from GPS, irrigation and machinery is converted into clear, usable outputs for reporting, decision-making and system automation. Kamyar’s approach prioritises reliability, usability and seamless system performance in real farm environments.
Lead Hardware Engineer
Aravindan Madasamy is the Lead Hardware Engineer at Aglantis, with a joint degree in Electrical Engineering and IoT Engineering. He leads the development of Aglantis’ hardware systems, including automated irrigation controllers, embedded electronics, communications systems and field-ready sensor integration.
His expertise spans hardware development, network architecture, IoT connectivity and robust system design, ensuring reliable data capture, remote monitoring and dependable performance in demanding on-farm conditions. Aravindan focuses on building durable, modular hardware that supports automated irrigation, farm data collection and smart farming systems across real agricultural environments.
