Agricultural aircraft (crop duster)
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An agricultural aircraft is an aircraft that has been built or converted for agricultural use -- usually aerial application of pesticides (crop dusting) or fertiliser (aerial topdressing); in this role they are referred to as "top dressers" or "crop dusters." Agricultural aircraft are also used for hydroseeding.

In the US and Europe they are typically small, simple, and rugged. Many have spraying systems built into their wings, and pumps are usually driven by wind turbines. In places where farms are larger, such as New Zealand, Australia, the former Warsaw pact nations and parts of the developing world, larger and more powerful aircraft have been used, including turboprop powered aircraft . . .

• Aero Tech Inc - Aerial forestry fertilizing and brush crontrol service based in Clovis, New Mexico.
• Ag Air Update Online - Agricultural Aviation's Best Read Publication. Includes classifieds, pictures, and stories.
• Ag Aviation Online - Agricultural Aviation's Internet Connection. Multi faceted interactive site regarding agricultural aviation worldwide, aerial application safety issues, news, planes and parts for sale, product reviews, S.A.F.E. Workshop Calendar. Free Classifieds!
• Ag-Turbine Transition, LLC. - Professional turbine transition ag-pilot training.
• Air Tractor, Inc. - Leading ag-aircraft manufacturer, located in Texas. Air Tractor builds the AT-402, AT-502, AT-602, as well as the largest ag-aircraft in the world, the AT-802A and AT-802F initial attack firefighting aircraft.
• Alberta Aerial Applicators Association - Non-profit society representing the aerial application industry of Alberta, Canada.
• Alpine Helicopters - Crop dusting service utilizing Hiller helicopters.
• Aspen Helicopter, Inc. - Charter and agricultural spraying services based in Oxnard, California.
• Canadian Air-Crane - Timber harvesting, aerial firefighting, hydroseeding, and aerial construction.
• Christchurch Helicopters - A regional operator, specializing in commercial work, flight training, agricultural services, film and television work, and all forms of heli tourism services. Based at Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand.
• Field Air - Aerial agricultural company providing spraying, baiting and other services to the rural industry in Eastern Australia.
• Helicair Aeial Applicators GPS Sales - Offering aerial applicators as well as Trimble GPS equipment. Located in Salinas, California, USA.
• Integrated Global Technologies - Developers of aerial spraying spreading business software for the crop dusting industry.
• Lane Aviation, Inc. - Lane Aviation specializes in turbine and piston Air Tractors.
• McDermott Aviation - Aerial spraying and surveying, agricultural pilot training, external load, building Soloy Bell 47 and Bell 204. Australia
• Provine Helicopter Service - Aerial applicator with a fleet of Bell helicopters. Apply pesticides for forestry and ROW uses predominately in the Southern United States.
• Quality Aerospace, Inc. - Manufacturer of the Ayres Thrush ag-aircraft, located in Albany, Georgia.
• Riddell Flying Service, Inc. - Ag-aircraft sales, maintenance, parts, leasing, and appraisals. Ag-Nav2 GPS dealer. Walter turboprop engines sales, service, and installations.
• Sam Riggs Flying Service - Aerial applicator training school.
• Walter TurboProp Engines - Reliable turbine engines for the ag-aircraft industry. FAA certified.