Why Is Farming Technology Important?

Farming technology empowers you to work smarter, not harder, with your various agricultural projects. It helps you optimize your equipment in order to improve productivity and output. It's a simple way to make a big difference in your operation!

If you're curious about the impact of farming technology, read on! We cover several key benefits of John Deere tractor and farming technology. For more information or to shop farming technology for sale, visit Atlantic Tractor. We run dealerships throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.

Improve Field Preparation

Before you can begin planting, you need to prepare your fields. Add the right farming technology to your tillage equipment and improve the field preparation process.

A few examples include:

• Use automated satellite guidance for bedded crops and strip-tilling. This reduces overlap, saving you time and fuel.

• Keep track of field conditions, implement depth, and other information that will come in handy at a later date.

• Adjust the tillage depth and pressure using the TruSet™ farming technology. Get this step done in six seconds rather than 20 minutes.

Improve The Planting Process

Once the fields are prepared, the next step is to start planting your crop. Equip your agricultural equipment with the right farming technology and you can improve seed spacing, placement, and emergence.

A few examples include:

• Use AutoTrac Turn Automation to tackle headland turns, boosting your consistency while reducing fatigue.

• Use ExactEmerge™ to plant up to 10 miles per hour faster without any reduction in accuracy.

• Use RowCommand™ and Section Control to automatically turn row units on and off, which help reduce seed costs and waste.

Get Better Agricultural Equipment Uptime

Agricultural equipment needs to be well-maintained in order to perform well. When parts break down and problems arise, valuable work time is delayed while the agricultural equipment sits in the service department shop. While you can't prevent all maintenance issues, you can proactively reduce downtime thanks to the right farming technology.

Connected Support gives you Remote Display Access and Wireless Data Transfer for your agriculture equipment. This easy-to-use farming technology allows you to gather valuable information, such as fuel levels, to help reduce downtime by 20% or more.

Improve The Crop Upkeep Process

After crops get planted, you will need to tend to them. Farming technology can help gather and centralize data, helping you maximize this process.

A few examples include:

• Keep track of what was sprayed and where.Monitor weather conditions so you can make any changes necessary.

Improve The Harvest Process

Finally, the time will come to harvest your crops. Pair your agricultural equipment with the right farm technology to make the most of your harvest.

A few examples include:

• Use the Combine Advisor and ActiveVision Cameras to boost grain quality while also reducing grain loss.

• Harvest at a steady speed using AutoTrac RowSense. Recent university studies find that automatic guidance pays for itself in just two years.

• Record crop yield and moisture during the harvest process.

Stay Connected With A Quality Signal

The StarFire™ 6000 Receiver offers a customizable signal, helping you stay connected with the various farm technology options. Choose the range you want with plus-or-minus 6 inches (often a much more precise distance than you will ever need). Enjoy other perks such as sub-inch accuracy with RTK.

The original model was developed in 1998 and was the world’s first Global Satellite-Based Augmentation System that can deliver decimeter real-time accuracy. Over the years, this farm technology developed and improved to become the high-quality option on the market today.

We hope you enjoyed this guide to the importance of farming technology. If you want to shop farming technology for sale, check out the selection at Atlantic Tractor. If you aren't sure which model to purchase, let our expert staff help. Tell us about your needs, budget, and farming equipment, then we can recommend compatible matches. We operate dealerships throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware - stop by your nearest location today.