Posts Tagged: 'precision farming'

A Glimpse into the Digital World: Smart Home and Smart Farming

The smart home industry in the US will be over $20B this year. Similarly, we are seeing an uptake in connectivity and smart machines in ag.

AGCO Employees Celebrate IDEAL Combine

The AGCO IDEAL Innovators Banner travels to 12 cities across the globe to celebrate our thought-leading employees who designed and worked on the IDEAL combine from the ground up. Read and watch the journey!

Getting Ready for the Digitally Connected Farm

For many growers and dealers, Farm Management Information Systems (FMISs) and farming equipment are seen as completely separate purchases. But, from where I stand, there are three important reasons why you may want to consider starting a conversation with your local equipment dealer.

AGCO Africa Crop Tour 2018: Precision Planting To Increase Yields & Profits

Home to more than half of the world’s unused arable land, Africa is quickly becoming the food basket to the world. Join the AGCO Africa Crop Tour to see how.

The Precision Technology Institute: The SandBox

The Precision Technology Institute (PTI) allows farmers to learn about the latest research focused on new planting techniques, equipment, and solutions.

Precision Planting: Testing a Planter Prototype on Swiss Future Farm

Swiss Future Farm has Crop Tour plots that enable the farm operation to explore the functionalities of Precision Planting in corn and sugar beets.

Connectivity is the Key to Success for Farms in Australia

The level of agtech development occurring throughout Australia is quite impressive, yet there is one considerable barrier for producers: the infrastructure connecting these technologies to the internet.

Keeping Your Mixed Fleet Connected as Technology Progresses

One of the challenges that the precision agriculture industry faces is staying ahead of the rapid advancement of technology. It is important to remember the basic principle of precision farming: reduce input cost while maximizing profits through technology.

Keeping Pace with Ag Technology

Digitizing the farm isn’t a choice; it’s a requirement for survival. Agriculture equipment manufacturers and rural infrastructure must keep pace.