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Automating Construction & Agriculture

[Source: INEDA, 01.2016 | Keywords: Construction, Agriculture, Innovations] Automation. This buzz word resonates with farmers and contractors struggling to find ways to keep labor costs down. Could autonomous vehicles and robots be the answer? The global robotics industry is expected to grow from $23.8 billion worldwide in 2015 to $151.7 billion by 2020, according to market intelligence firm Tractica. The firm predicts that most of this growth will be driven by non-industrial robots. Non-industrial markets like autonomous vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and consumer robots have been experiencing rapid growth and this growth has started to make its way into… Read More »

Must Have Apps

[Source: Matt Hopkins, CropLife; Google Play Store and Apple App Store, 01.2016 | Keywords: Apps, Innovations, Technology] In 2010 there were 300,000 mobile apps in the Apple App Store, according to Statista Inc. This number ballooned to 1.5 million apps in 2015, a 400% increase in just five years. This incredible volume of mobile apps has spilled over into agriculture, with the number of farming apps available growing exponentially. Following is a sample of some useful apps available for dealers and customers alike.  AGCO Go-Task Mobile – Set for release in early 2016, the Go-Task app will be AGCO’s solution… Read More »

Innovative Product Introductions – Cutting Edge Products & Services Rolled Out Last Year

[Source: INEDA, 01.16 | Keywords: Innovations, Technology] Over the last year we have come across several interesting new products and features. While some havenít made it to the United States yet, it gives us a glimpse into what we may expect in the future. Hereís a brief look at some of the innovative products and services introduced last year. Ag Equipment Innovations Research and development into new farm technologies and processes continues to drive agricultural development. Thanks to new technology, farmers can now identify where to specifically apply seeds, water, fertilizer and pesticides to get the most efficient yield, leading… Read More »