How Solinftec’s Advanced Autonomous Filling Offers a Glimpse Into the Future of Continuous Farm Management
Editor’s note: In a recent issue of Upstream Ag Professional, agribusiness analyst Shane Thomas dives into Solinftec’s recent demonstration of autonomous filling in the field and how it further solidifies the viability of their Solix platform. Here’s a summary of that article:
Solinftec’s CEO Britaldo Hernandez recently showcased advanced autonomous filling capabilities of their Solix Platform, emphasizing the company’s commitment to creating systems that “live in the field.” Digital agriculture has promised transformative benefits, such as traceable food and autonomous equipment, but the reality has often fallen short. Despite technological advances, farming yields have only modestly increased, and profitability still fluctuates with commodity cycles and interest rates.
The gap between the promises of digital agriculture and its actual delivery is due to various factors, including poor farm internet connectivity, lack of technology interoperability, and the regional nature of farming. However, two critical but often overlooked factors are the cost of insights and actions and the timeliness of these actions. In the context of large-scale farming, where quick responses to weather, pests, and diseases are crucial, cost-effective and timely actions are essential.
Digital agriculture began with sensing technologies, such as weather data and soil sampling, progressing to more advanced tools like NDVI satellite imagery and drones. This evolved into diagnosing issues like crop diseases or insect outbreaks. However, most agtech stops at diagnosis, leaving a gap in the ability to take immediate action.
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John Deere’s “See & Spray” technology has begun to bridge this gap by enabling real-time actions based on sensing data. Yet, farming’s complex and dynamic nature demands continuous sensing, diagnosing, and acting, which most current equipment cannot provide autonomously.
Solinftec’s Solix Platform addresses this need by “living in the field,” operating 24/7 to create a closed loop from sensing to action, minimizing gaps and reducing costs. This capability represents a significant step forward in overcoming the limitations of existing digital agriculture systems. Solinftec’s recent demonstration of autonomous filling in the field further solidifies the viability of their platform, offering a glimpse into the future of more efficient and continuous farm management.
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