FARM MACHINERY AND TECHNOLOGY
Farm machinery is constantly changing and evolving with the aim of saving labour on farms.
Farm machinery is constantly changing and evolving with the aim of saving labour on farms.
Here are the most significant inventions of the past two centuries:
In the 1990s information technology and precision techniques started being used in agriculture more and more, and this guaranteed that the crops and soil received what they needed for optimum health and productivity.
Since then, leading European and US agricultural machinery companies have launched prototypes of fully autonomous cabless/driverless tractors fitted with GPS-guided steering and sensors including radar, laser and Lidar (Laser Imaging Detection And Ranging)1 . The raw sensor data can be used to create an accurate terrain map of both indoor and outdoor environments, while on board video cameras enhance safety by detecting and avoiding stationary or moving obstacles. The technology for driverless machinery allows 24hour autonomous operations such as seeding, planting and tillage to take place, while also increasing productivity and efficiency, and reducing risks related to working in hazardous places.
1 Go online and find some Lidar applications in agriculture.