Building on the future of Autonomy

Implement Guidance what is it and what can it do to benefit your operation?

Implement Guidance is technology that helps farmers control the position of their attachment while they are working in the field, so that the attachment follows the desired track without drifting. The optical eye allows for the tractor to see ahead and behind the

attachment, adjusting accordingly to stay on track.

This is a photo of an airdrill without passive guidance drifting off a hillside while planting spring peas in Athena, Oregon.

Implement Guidance can be either passive or active, the tractor and implement must be in communication at all times for the the tractor to react effectively to the conditions ahead.

·      Passive guidance can be outfitted onto any tractor and implement duo by installing receivers on both the tractor and implement with a high level of correction signal.

·      Active guidance is for tractors and implements with integrated receivers from the factory that are in communication immediately and can machine sync in the field without adding additional technology.

Much of the terrain and crops grown in the Pacific Northwest require the highest level of accuracy during planting, spraying and harvesting. Technology of this kind is being developed within all the large OEM’s we work with in today’s industry. Solutions for high value crops provide accuracy for common practices such as,

o   Dragging-Off Potato's

o   Carrot Bedding

o   Fertilizer Placement & Banding

o   Robotic Weeders

o   AirDrills in the Palouse Hills

o   Large-Square Hay Balers

o  Onion Dammer Dikers

Implement Guidance can benefit your operation in the tasks listed above by increasing yields, reducing operator stress & fatigue, as well as reducing inputs and maximizing acres!

When looking ahead to the future of autonomy adoption this step is critical for grower qualifications when adopting autonomous machinery. The future of unmanned planters and harvesters is on the horizon and anything we can do to prepare for these adoptions as the issues of labor shortages & input expenses proceed in our industry.

Conclusion:

With knowledge of this tool the option for implementation and operation is available through any local dealership! Demonstrations of this tool are always worth experiencing as we approach the Spring season don’t hesitate to reach out for a trial run on these great options!

Onion Planter set up with SF7000 Receiver on the tractor & planter for passive guidance.