Broadacre operations are characterized by large equipment covering thousands of acres of small grains. Many broadacre growers seek GPS tools that will enhance the productivity and efficiency of their equipment throughout the crop cycle. AutoFarm GPS solutions pay for themselves in the following ways:
- Lower input cost per acre - Independent research suggests overlap error with manual steering ranges 7-15%. Precision GPS virtually eliminates overlap which saves fuel, seed, chemicals, and labor/equipment hours
- Cover more ground faster, safer and more accurately. By relieving the stress of manual steering AutoFarm customers report that they feel more alert and can safely work longer days, if necessary, during peak planting and harvest periods. Below are sample savings reported by AutoFarm customers:
| |
Total Acres
Worked / Day |
Acres / Hour |
Acres / 12
hour period |
| Human |
125 |
8.9 |
107 |
| AutoFarm |
220 |
11.5 |
138 |
| Increased Efficiency |
29 % |