Key Takeaways
- Exclusive Partnership: AgCulture will be Australia’s exclusive provider of Farmwave’s Harvest Vision yield loss monitor.
- Successful Initial Trials: Initial trials during the 2023-2024 Australian harvest season show promising results in reducing grain loss.
- Significant Potential Savings: The technology aims to address the approximately $800 million in grains lost annually during harvest in Australia.
- Continued Adaptation and Testing: The collaboration will extend into the 2024-2025 season, focusing on tailoring the technology to Australian conditions.
- Global Expansion: Australia is the 5th country and 3rd continent to adopt Farmwave’s solution, demonstrating its global applicability.
AgCulture, a prominent agricultural company, recently announced its exclusive collaboration with Farmwave to provide Australia’s Harvest Vision yield loss monitor. This technology is geared towards addressing the significant issue of grain loss during harvest, a problem that has wide-ranging implications for Australian agriculture.
Successful Initial Trials
The initial trial systems began in the 2023-2024 harvest season and have already shown positive results and feedback. Mark Schilling of AG Schilling & Co. remarked on the encouraging outcomes from trials conducted on their farms on Yorke Peninsula and Malalla. The technology demonstrated its potential in reducing waste and increasing profits within the industry.
Addressing a Major Concern
With an estimated $800 million worth of grains lost during harvest in Australia, adopting the Farmwave Harvest Vision system represents a significant opportunity for the industry. This technology not only aims to reduce waste but also to boost the profitability of grain producers.
Ongoing Adaptation and Expansion
Throughout 2024 and into the next harvest season, AgCulture, in collaboration with A.G. Schilling and Co. and Trust Provenance, plans to adapt further and demonstrate the Harvest Vision system across Australia. Andrew Grant of Trust Provenance highlighted the efforts in ‘Australianifying’ the technology to meet local conditions and commercialize it for Australian grain growers.
Global Recognition and Adaptation
Farmwave’s solution, already established in four other countries across two continents, marks its expansion into Australia as a significant milestone. Craig Ganssle, Farmwave’s Founder and CEO, expressed excitement over this partnership, emphasizing the focus on digital solutions that address real-world issues in agriculture. This global footprint underlines the technology’s adaptability and potential to add value to grain producers worldwide.
This partnership between AgCulture and Farmwave introduces a groundbreaking approach to tackling grain loss in Australia, offering a blend of innovative technology and local adaptation. It promises substantial economic benefits and exemplifies the global potential of such agricultural technologies.
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