AgriWater Team

For over 23 years, Riaan and his team have dedicated countless hours to developing the Agriwater units (now known as Rainmaker). Today, this world-class technology has been successfully installed in thousands of units worldwide.

As a South African-born entrepreneur with a track record of successful businesses, Riaan was the driving force behind the development and operation of Agriwater. In order to take his business to the next level, Riaan joined forces with Rainmaker.Earth’s North American team, leading to explosive growth in sales over the South African market.

Riaan has brought his considerable technical expertise to the Rainmaker.Earth team, joining as its Chief Technical Officer in the summer of 2022.

Remina is a highly skilled chemical engineer with a passion for sustainable farming practices. With a degree in Chemical Engineering and a major in Biochemistry from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, she took on a consulting role with the Rainmaker team (formerly Puricare), where she conducted the majority of the scientific research on the Rainmaker’s Advanced Oxidation Process. Remina joined the Rainmaker team full-time in November 2022 and has already provided critical insights into clients’ soil biochemistry. Her technical expertise in developing sustainable and science-based crop nutrition and agricultural soil health has been invaluable to the team, and will continue to make a crucial contribution to expanding the company’s Scientific horizons.

Renier is a highly skilled agronomist with over 20 years of experience in consulting for the agriculture industry. He received his degree in Agricultural Studies from Potchefstroom Agriculture College, and has applied his expertise to hundreds of farms with challenging soil conditions, including major South African operations such as Schoeman Farms and Mahela Farming.

Renier has been a valued consultant for Agriwater for the past eight years, providing expert advice on crop nutrition and soil health. In the summer of 2022, he officially joined the Rainmaker.Earth team as its Chief Agronomist, where he brings his wealth of experience to bear in developing innovative solutions for Rainmaker’s expanding client base.

With over 25 years of experience in the irrigation industry, Paul is a key member of the Rainmaker.Earth team. He spent 14 years consulting for Agriwater and played a critical role in developing Rainmaker technology to its current market-dominating position. Paul’s expertise in all types of irrigation systems and his deep understanding of farmers’ unique challenges has allowed him to adapt Rainmaker to a wide range of irrigation situations, helping farmers achieve optimal crop yields while conserving water resources. Paul brings his considerable experience and expertise to every project he undertakes, making him a valuable asset to the Rainmaker.Earth team.

Charl de Bruyn is an esteemed entrepreneur and technical visionary, with a distinguished 20-year career in technology development. He has held pivotal roles such as Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director, showcasing his leadership in guiding tech-driven enterprises.

Charl's expertise is marked by his ability to tackle intricate technical challenges, spearhead innovative projects, and drive advancements in areas like ERP, CRM, Web Application systems and IoT devices. His diverse skill set encompasses engineering, IoT, and robotics, underpinned by a portfolio of certifications and contributions to industry patents, particularly in electrical distribution board design.

Barend brings his deep passion for agriculture and expertise to the Rainmaker.Earth team, providing a valuable research arm to the company. Equipped with a degree from Stellenbosch University, he began his career as a researcher, delving into major agricultural companies in South Africa.

Shifting focus to plant growth regulators and biostimulants, Barend's role evolved, leading him to become a senior agronomist at a biostimulant company. There, he managed the R&D program, extending technical support globally. Concurrently pursuing an MSc in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Cape Town, Barend's research dives into the impact of abiotic stress on plant metabolomes, microbiomes and agronomic parameters. His multidimensional expertise contributes significantly to Rainmaker.Earth's commitment to sustainable agriculture and innovation.