Targeted spraying technology can provide a
significant reduction in herbicide use in growing crops and fallow
ground, as well as night and day applications
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture
and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag
technology, announced it has entered into a proof of concept (PoC)
collaboration agreement with Robert Bosch GmbH, BASF Digital
Farming and Raven Industries Inc. (NASDAQ:RAVN), with the objective
of evaluating targeted spraying technology to make the application
of crop protection products more effective and efficient by
reducing crop input costs while driving farm and environmental
sustainability.
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The targeted spraying proof of concept
implemented on Fendt Rogator application equipment with technology
from AGCO, Bosch, xarvio Digital Farming Solutions powered by BASF
and Raven Industries Inc. (Photo: Business Wire)
To support the reduction in herbicide application, the targeted
spraying PoC will focus on real-time sensing technology to make
crop protection decisions. By detecting weeds in growing crops as
well as on fallow ground, day or night, this technology will
execute precise targeted product placement down to the individual
plant level. In addition to the environmental benefits, targeted
spraying will help enhance farmer profitability by only spraying
the herbicide where needed. This makes the use of more efficient
herbicides affordable allowing for much better weed control. Where
optimal herbicides are already used, the smart sprayer provides a
volume and cost reduction.
The initial concept is being evaluated on a Fendt Rogator
sprayer in Europe with plans to extend to North America in
2022.
“Farmers have long been searching for innovative ways to
minimize chemical usage and reduce passes through the field to
achieve their crop protection goals. Combined with the potential
for further regulatory pressure, we believe this collaborative
spraying effort advances our farmer-first focus and is further
evidence that we will work with the best-in-class partners to serve
farmers’ needs. This effort is aimed at validating targeted
spraying solutions, delivering a reduction in product use to
achieve the same results as broadcast spraying in both pre- and
post-emergence with the flexibility of spraying day or night,” said
Seth Crawford, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Precision
Ag and Digital for AGCO.
Coupled with AGCO’s application equipment expertise, Bosch
brings capabilities in hardware, machine learning and artificial
intelligence as well as digital services. Xarvio™ Digital Farming
Solutions provides an automated, real-time, in field agronomic
decision-making engine for weed management and crop optimization.
Raven Applied Technology is committed to sprayer efficacy and
operational efficiencies that further enable precision control of
chemicals for targeted spraying applications.
“Raven is excited for this collaboration. The expertise of each
organization will undoubtedly provide industry changing solutions
for some of agriculture’s greatest challenges,” said Dominic
Walkes, Raven Applied Technology Director of Strategic Initiatives.
“This smart spraying proof of concept is the first of many that
will aid in advancing solutions for a more sustainable future.”
The combined power of the technologies that this collaboration
is focused to deliver will empower farmers to drive greater
efficiency in their operations while helping to protect the
environment through reduced chemical usage in line with AGCO’s
commitment to providing farmer-focused solutions to sustainably
feed the world.
About AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture
and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag
technology. AGCO delivers customer value through its differentiated
brand portfolio including core brands like Challenger®, Fendt®,
GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®. Powered by Fuse® smart farming
solutions, AGCO’s full line of equipment and services help farmers
sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in
Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of $9.1 billion in 2020.
For more information, visit www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news,
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About Bosch Group
The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and
services. It employs roughly 395,000 associates worldwide (as of
December 31, 2020). The company generated sales of 71.5 billion
euros in 2020. Its operations are divided into four business
sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods,
and Energy and Building Technology.
As a leading IoT provider, Bosch offers innovative solutions for
smart homes, Industry 4.0, and connected mobility. Bosch is
pursuing a vision of mobility that is sustainable, safe, and
exciting. It uses its expertise in sensor technology, software, and
services, as well as its own IoT cloud, to offer its customers
connected, cross-domain solutions from a single source.
The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to facilitate connected
living with products and solutions that either contain artificial
intelligence (AI) or have been developed or manufactured with its
help. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and
services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch
creates technology that is “Invented for life.” The Bosch Group
comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and
regional companies in some 60 countries. Including sales and
service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and
sales network covers nearly every country in the world.
With its more than 400 locations worldwide, the Bosch Group has
been carbon neutral since the first quarter of 2020. The basis for
the company’s future growth is its innovative strength. At 129
locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 73,000 associates in
research and development, of which nearly 34,000 are software
engineers.
About Bosch Mobility Solutions
Mobility Solutions is the largest Bosch Group business sector.
It generated sales of 42.1 billion euros in 2020, and thus
contributed 59 percent of total sales from operations. This makes
the Bosch Group one of the leading automotive suppliers. The
Mobility Solutions business sector pursues a vision of mobility
that is safe, sustainable, and exciting, and combines the group’s
expertise in the domains of personalization, automation,
electrification, and connectivity. For its customers, the outcome
is integrated mobility solutions. The business sector’s main areas
of activity are injection technology and powertrain peripherals for
internal-combustion engines, diverse solutions for powertrain
electrification, vehicle safety systems, driver-assistance and
automated functions, technology for user-friendly infotainment as
well as vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure
communication, repair-shop concepts, and technology and services
for the automotive aftermarket. Bosch is synonymous with important
automotive innovations, such as electronic engine management, the
ESP anti-skid system, and common-rail diesel technology.
About xarvio Digital Farming Solutions – a brand by BASF
Digital Farming GmbH
xarvio Digital Farming Solutions is at the forefront of the
digital transformation of agriculture, optimizing crop production.
xarvio offers digital products based on a global leading crop model
platform, which delivers independent, field-zone-specific agronomic
advice that enables farmers to produce their crops most efficiently
and sustainably. xarvio products SCOUTING, FIELD MANAGER and
HEALTHY FIELDS are being used by farmers in more than 100
countries. xarvio FIELD MANAGER is used by 60,000 farmers (total
area of more than 7 million ha) in 17 countries, and xarvio
SCOUTING is used by more than 4 million farmers and consultants.
For more information please visit www.xarvio.com or any of our
social media channels.
About Raven Industries, Inc.
Raven Industries (NASDAQ: RAVN) provides innovative, high-value
products and systems that solve great challenges throughout the
world. Raven is a leader in precision agriculture, high-performance
specialty films, and aerospace and defense solutions, and the
company’s groundbreaking work in autonomous systems is unlocking
new possibilities in areas like farming, national defense, and
scientific research. Since 1956, Raven has designed, produced, and
delivered exceptional solutions, earning the company a reputation
for innovation, product quality, and unmatched service. For more
information, visit https://ravenind.com.
About Raven Applied Technology
For decades, Raven Applied Technology has been committed to
maximizing operational efficiencies through its innovative
agriculture technology. The company’s autonomous product suite is
an extension of that core. From field computers to sprayer and
planter controls, GPS guidance steering systems, logistics
technology, and autonomous solutions — Raven provides precision
agriculture products designed for ag retailers and growers to
remain competitive and profitable into the future. Learn more at
https://ravenprecision.com.
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