John Deere Expands Options for Adding Precision Technology
约翰迪尔扩展了添加精密技术的选项
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- 来源：
- Deere & Co.；Global Ag Tech Initiative；
- 类型：
- 前沿资讯
- 语种：
- 英语
- 原文发布日期：
- 2025-02-03
- 摘要：
- John Deere has announced therelease of a new precision ag hardware kit – Precision Essentials – that willreduce upfront costs, making advanced precision agriculture technologiesaccessible to farmers, growers and ranchers, regardless of the farm size, cropor livestock focus. The new kit includes the following hardware:l G5 or G5Plus universal displayl StarFire 7500 receiverl JDLink M or R modemThe Precision Essentials kitnot only allows for machine automation to be executed with the latest JohnDeere hardware and software but also provides customers the opportunity tomanage their entire farm in one place with the John Deere Operations Center.Farmers can now retrofit legacy John Deere equipment and mixed fleets with thenecessary technology to accomplish gains in productivity from insights intotheir operation, making it easier to manage their farm.“Today’s agricultural landscapeis rapidly evolving with increasing pressures to boost yields, reduce inputcosts and adopt sustainable farming practices,” said Christopher Murray, JohnDeere go-to-market manager for embedded technology. “The Precision Essentialskit is designed to help all types of farmers, growers and ranchers addressthese challenges head-on with a low upfront cost that provides financialflexibility and the opportunity to recognize the benefits immediately fromenhanced operational efficiency.”The Precision Essentials kitrequires an annual license with four different licensing options available:l AutoTrac™ license – 2 yearsl Precision Essentials license –1 yearl Precision Essentials license +SF-RTK – 1 yearl Advanced license – 1 yearAfter one year, customers havethe flexibility to renew one of the four options above or by adding the latestversion(s) of the available annual license option for the Precision Essentialskit.“The licensing options providecustomers the choice to use the technology most applicable to the work they doon their farm or ranch,” Murray said. “The options also provide customers newerto precision ag technology the opportunity to try a technology and then expandas it fits their farm.”Benefits Span Operation TypesThe benefits of the newPrecision Essentials kit depend on the type of operation being managed. Forexample, row crop farmers will benefit by utilizing the G5 family of displaysand StarFire 7500 receiver to help boost in-field productivity by maximizingevery pass and allowing them to make data-driven decisions within the JohnDeere Operations Center. The precise guidance and variable rate technologyhelps farmers apply inputs more accurately, helping prevent overapplication andreducing the risk of nutrient runoff, thereby protecting their investment andthe environment.For dairy and livestockoperators, the M or R modem wirelessly streams data to the John DeereOperations Center, enabling them to remotely monitor field conditions, machineefficiency and health, and bale-by-bale metrics documented through their JohnDeere display. In addition, leveraging the precise guidance and data accuracyof the Precision Essentials kit will help achieve precise seeding,fertilization and harvest of forage crops. This results in higher feed quality,optimal forage yields and improved livestock nutrition.High value, or specialty cropgrowers, managers and operators will find value in the precise guidance anddata accuracy provided by the G5 family of displays and StarFire 7500 receiver.These tools help specialty crop farmers achieve optimal plant spacing, uniformgrowth and timely harvesting, everything that’s critical for maximizing cropquality and market value. The displays and receiver also enable accurateapplication of inputs such as fertilizers, water and pesticides, reducing inputwaste and ensuring crops receive the exact nutrients they need while minimizingenvironmental impact.“Customers of all sectors canstart with this Precision Essentials kit and, as their needs expand ordiversify, they seamlessly integrate with more advanced precision agtechnologies,” Murray said. “This scalability ensures the initial investmentcontinues to provide value, supporting long-term goals such as expandingacreage, enhancing crop diversity or integrating advanced systems.”The Precision Essentials kit isa good solution for farmers, growers and ranchers who have multiple brands ofequipment. To help integrate the machines so precision ag technology can beutilized, visit your local John Deere dealer for all available options.
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