Smart Spraying: AGCO and Bosch BASF Smart Farming Forge Path to Commercialization in 2024
Starting in 2024, AGCO will offer the Bosch BASF Smart Farming Smart Spraying technology on Fendt Rogator sprayers. These sprayers will be initially launched and available in Europe and North America.
The first trials of the Bosch BASF Smart Farming’s technology on AGCO equipment started in 2021. Its Smart Spraying Solution aims to deliver optimal herbicide application—effective to control weeds with targeted spraying while also providing product savings. The system is engineered to work in the daytime or at night.
“What makes our system unique is the combination of superior precision, digital tools and the agronomic expertise. With a 24/7 application capability, we create exceptional green-on-green and green-on-brown performance. This type of precision agronomics offering is a breakthrough to support farmers with less impact and higher yields,” said Matt Leininger, Managing Director North America, Bosch BASF Smart Farming.
The Smart Farming Solution is layered with digital tools including Bosch BASF’s pest identification technology. The companies highlight how the system offers “an end-to-end user experience through AGCO on-board and off-board controls and Bosch BASF Smart Farming’s integrated digital platform from xarvio Digital Farming Solutions, with insights into the data gathered during the application”
“The progress we have made with Bosch BASF Smart Farming in developing a sustainable solution that maintains productivity while improving profitability and delivering clean fields with maximum savings is an excellent example of AGCO’s farmer focus,” said Seth Crawford, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Precision Ag & Digital, AGCO. “We look forward to our further collaboration with Bosch BASF Smart Farming as we work together to bring this solution to farmers and custom applicators around the world.”
At launch supported crops include: corn, soy, cotton, canola, sunflower, and sugarbeet.
