Helicopters have been a part of agriculture since the mid-20th century. But given advances in drone and satellite technology, are helicopters still a viable and popular production tool? Yes, says Stan Mace, pilot and agriculture division manager for Waterloo-based air services company Great Lakes Helicopter (GLH). He sees drones as a complementary tool. Why it […] Read more
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Drones and helicopters make fitting pair
Company says demand for helicopter spray applications growing in Ontario
Startup’s predictive model can help with spraying decisions
Ukko Agro Inc.’s analytics platform said to predict disease risk up to a week in advance
An Ontario company with predictive crop models that can help farmers optimize when and where to spray fungicides is the only agriculture-focused innovator chosen for the 2022 Google for Startups Accelerator Canada. Ukko Agro Inc. has developed an analytics platform that alerts farmers to disease risk up to a week in advance and predicts crop […] Read more
Precision field logistics
Succeeding with autonomous machinery in row crops requires focus on getting inputs and equipment to the field at the moment it’s needed
Logistics carry the day, not tactics – or so goes the military adage. However true on the battlefield, the saying also has resonance in crop production. It holds true for autonomous field implements, just as it has for analog equipment, though tech developers don’t always get the message right away. Why it matters: Field robots […] Read more
Are on-farm trials a fit for your operation?
Testing something on the farm isn’t the same as conducting a scientifically valid field-scale trial
Glacier FarmMedia – We’re hearing more and more about producers conducting their own on-farm trials to sharpen their management decisions. And it makes sense. Before committing to a practice, product, or variety, many growers want to see results on their own land. But on-farm trials demand time, resources, and determination. “You have to keep in […] Read more
Agco buys Manitoba ag autonomy firm JCA
Massey, Fendt maker boosts precision ag capacity
International farm equipment maker Agco is aiming to boost its bench strength in the precision agriculture and autonomous ag sectors by buying a Prairie software and hardware company known for both. Agco, the maker of machinery brands including Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Challenger and Valtra, said Monday it has bought Winnipeg-based JCA Technologies for an undisclosed […] Read more
Moisture, fertility drive planter development with more precision
Clean Seed and Precision Planting reps discuss new tools and challenges
Even weight distribution, greater row down pressure, on-the-go population control — each is a focus for developers of modern planting technology. With sky-high fertilizer prices and variable growing conditions, equipment companies say systems that deliver more precise fertility and moisture management are key. In a spring 2022 interview, Shawn Livingston, Eastern Canada regional manager for […] Read more
Capturing field realities on the go tells tale
Croptimistic’s SWAT Cam’s automated cameras and machine learning models are designed to monitor crops
Glacier FarmMedia – Advances in machine learning have enabled agricultural companies to deploy new systems that enhance their services. One of the latest companies to hop onto the artificial intelligence bandwagon is Croptimistic Technology that is going to market with its SWAT Cam in a limited release this summer. Derek Rude of Croptimistic said SWAT […] Read more
Many factors involved in mastering precision wheat
Planting, application and equipment considerations affect process
Seed uniformity, spacing, depth, row width and other factors contribute to wheat canopy structure and yield. Dennis Pennington, wheat researcher and extension specialist with Michigan State University, says management practices and technologies designed to optimize planting offer growers significant opportunity. The main goal is to generate a canopy that maximizes light interception and radiation use […] Read more
Precision technology wins and losses
Farmers discuss if, and what, precision agriculture tools are worth the investment
Chuck Baresich has been utilizing precision agriculture tools on his family’s Bothwell area no-till cash crop operation since 1998. “We have been at the forefront of lots of technology whether it’s an auto-steer system, fleet management tools, precision application on the sprayers,” he said. “We’ve tried to be one of the first in trying new […] Read more
CNH sees revenues rising to 2024 on precision agriculture plans
Margin at agricultural unit seen at 14.5 to 15.5 per cent
Milan | Reuters — Italian-American vehicle maker CNH Industrial on Tuesday gave guidance for a total revenue growth of up to 24 per cent through 2024 as it presented a new business plan after spinning off its truck, bus and engine units. In a bid to focus on its higher-margin agriculture and construction machine businesses, […] Read more
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