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How satellites are transforming farming practices

Sep 16, 2024
By Farms.com

Farmonaut’s crop monitoring tech transforms modern agriculture

 

Farmonaut is driving innovation in agriculture through satellite-based crop monitoring, offering farmers detailed insights into their crops’ health and growth patterns. A recent success story from Hungary showcases the power of this technology.

Dr. Tamas Ratonyi used Farmonaut to monitor his 5-hectare field, tracking crop growth and maturity over a short period. This data allowed him to plan his harvest efficiently, maximizing both yield and quality.

Farmonaut’s satellite technology is designed to help farmers optimize resource use, reduce environmental impact, and increase crop yields.

Through satellite imagery, farmers can receive data on crop health, soil moisture, and even potential water stress, enabling them to make informed decisions that enhance productivity.

The platform leverages satellite image bands, including red and near-infrared bands, to analyze crop conditions. This level of precision allows farmers to adjust their farming practices in real-time, improving resource allocation and minimizing waste.

In addition to crop monitoring, Farmonaut offers a range of tools for farm management, including AI-powered advisory systems, blockchain-based traceability, and carbon footprint tracking. These features create a comprehensive farm management solution that supports both efficiency and sustainability.

Farmonaut’s scalable, affordable, and easy-to-use platform is accessible to farmers of all sizes, making it a leading tool in the shift toward data-driven farming practices. 

By harnessing satellite technology, Farmonaut is helping farmers worldwide boost yields while promoting more sustainable agricultural practices.


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Demco Dual Aguer Grain Carts — Fire Safety Systems, Right or Left-Handed Unload, and More!

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Demco's dual auger grain cart is designed for unloading efficiency, operator visibility, and safety in the field.

This dual-auger design features both an unload auger and a floor auger for enhanced grain cleanout and consistent flow, and the 22-inch unload auger is capable of moving up to 600 bushels per minute.

Farmers can also choose between right or left-handed unload options—right-handed unload improves visibility from the tractor cab. A new design allows both vertical and horizontal movement for precise grain placement during unloading.

Another key feature is the built-in fire safety system; a 300-gallon onboard water tank with a hose reel that provides field-ready fire suppression capability.

These dual auger grain carts are available in 1100, 1300, 1500, 1700, and 2200 bushel sizes.