Kubota Corporation has invested in Bloomfield Robotics, Inc., a U.S. startup company that uses image analysis technology and AI to assess plant growth and detect pests on grape, blueberry, and other tree crops.
DJI Agriculture announced the release of the Agras T50 and T25 drones with the capability of carrying 88-pound spraying and 110-pound spreading payloads and equipped with fast charging and intelligent obstacle sensing.
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AEM's study, "The Environmental Benefits of Precision Agriculture," examines the impact of various technologies on the production of row crops, broad acre crops, roots and tubers, as well as forage. The data overwhelmingly shows that precision agriculture can have a positive environmental impact in all of these areas.
It didn’t take long for Sabanto to make its mark in the ag technology industry. The company started building its first autonomy kit from scratch in a 3-car garage in September 2019 and just 7 months later was autonomously planting in the field.
AGCO reported net sales for the first quarter were approximately $2.4 billion, an increase of approximately 23.4% compared to the first quarter of 2020.
Two 2021 studies report broader adoption of precision agriculture technology could increase U.S. annual crop production by an estimated 6% and Canadian crop production by 7%. Precision ag tools provide economic return for farmers while also enhancing sustainability through more efficient use of land, water, fuel, fertilizer and pesticides.
With significant capacity for machine production and 5 acres for testing, this new facility is positioned to be the central campus for precision and autonomous agriculture innovation, training and service for Raven Canada.
Three past Most Valuable Dealership winners dissect the makes and misses that have shaped the recent progress and pain points within their precision farming business at the 6th Precision Farming Dealer Summit.
Success is never simple. The ability to overcome adversity, adapt to change and innovate out of necessity are cornerstones of every dealership recognized by Precision Farming Dealer’s Most Valuable Dealership program.
According to a report from Bloomberg, Deere has plans to expand its presence in Australia and New Zealand, including an increased focus on precision agriculture.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
Montag is the industry’s innovative leader for precise, accurate metering of fertilizer, seed and other nutrients. The Montag system has become the standard for deep banding of fertilizer. Montag is also pioneering the technology for cover crop seed application. The new Cover Crop+ is able to meter the smallest seed, and can be mounted to tillage implements, combines, plus Hagie sprayers and detasselers.
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