Key Takeaways
- AGCO Corporation plans to build a 300-acre test farm named “Dakota Smart Farm” in Casselton, North Dakota.
- The initiative focuses on precision agriculture technologies and high-value retrofit solutions for sustainable farming.
- Dakota Smart Farm will serve as a living laboratory for developing technologies that optimize crop production and resource utilization.
- AGCO’s retrofit technologies will allow existing machinery to be upgraded, making advanced farming practices accessible to more farmers.
- The farm will be part of the Grand Farm Innovation Campus, an agricultural research and technology hub.
AGCO Corporation, a global leader in agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art test farm in Casselton, North Dakota. Named “Dakota Smart Farm,” this 300-acre operation aims to develop innovative farming practices focusing on precision agriculture technologies and high-value retrofit solutions.
A Hub for Innovation
Dakota Smart Farm will be an anchor tenant at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus, a center that fosters innovative research and technology to address agricultural challenges. AGCO-owned company Appareo, based in Fargo, will lead the farm’s operations, employing a team of agronomists, scientists, engineers, and agricultural experts.
Living Laboratory for Sustainable Practices
Seth Crawford, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Precision Ag and Digital for AGCO, expressed excitement about the initiative. “By combining the power of precision agriculture with retrofit technologies, we can enable more farmers to achieve higher productivity, profitability, and sustainability,” he said. The farm will serve as a living laboratory to develop and refine technologies that optimize crop production, resource utilization, and overall farm management.
Focus on Retrofit Technologies
In addition to precision agriculture, AGCO’s Dakota Smart Farm will also focus on retrofit technologies that allow existing farm machinery to be upgraded with advanced features. These retrofit solutions will include intelligent sensing, autonomous capabilities, and data connectivity, making sustainable farming practices more accessible and affordable for a broader range of farmers.
Part of a Larger Initiative
The Dakota Smart Farm will be contiguous with other plots at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus, part of a larger education and research initiative to accelerate technology innovations for future farms. This aligns with AGCO’s larger purpose and vision to create farmer-focused innovative solutions that sustainably feed the world.
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