The Salford Group won two AE50 awards for a new precision cultivator and a high capacity boom fertilizer applicator.
The AE50 awards are from the American Society of Agricultural and Biochemical Engineers (ASABE).
The awards recognize 50 innovations in agriculture, food and biological systems and will be presented Feb. 11 just before the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville.
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Salford’s AB640 Air Boom Applicator was one of the winners. The AB640 has a 90-foot boom and 640-cubic-foot hopper which allows producers to cover more ground in less time, reducing soil compaction while maintaining accurate fertilizer application rates. said “By combining high capacity, advanced metering technology, and industry-leading application widths, the AB640 helps producers achieve their crop fertility goals with fewer passes and less fuel,” says Gavin Held, product manager for Application Equipment at Salford.
The Row Crop Precision Cultivator is the second award winner for the Salford, Ont.-based company.
The cultivator advances the precision of mechanical, guided weed control. It has high-speed capability, is controlled by precision-guided row alignment and includes hydraulic down pressure zones with section control. That means more effective weed removal and minimal crop damage.
“The Row Crop Precision Cultivator empowers producers to adopt sustainable practices while achieving exceptional results,” says Josh Kettle, product manager for Ground Engaging Equipment. “Its camera and wand precision guidance systems and adjustable configurations make it an invaluable tool for organic and conventional operations needing improved mechanical weed control.”
The Row Crop Precision Cultivator was developed with the support of the Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network Ltd. (CAAIN).
More reporting here on the AB640.
