John Deere launches precision farming kit

"Precision Essentials" aims to reduce upfront costs for producers

04.02.2025 | 08:24 (UTC -3)
Cultivar Magazine, based on information from Jenni Badding

John Deere has announced the launch of the "Precision Essentials" hardware kit in the United States. This is a precision agriculture product designed to reduce initial costs. The kit includes G5 or G5Plus universal displays, a StarFire 7500 receiver and a JDLink M or R modem.

The new feature allows users to automate their machines with the latest John Deere hardware and software, as well as integrate operations into the John Deere Operations Center, a platform that enables centralized management of the entire property.

Precision Essentials also offers the opportunity to retrofit older John Deere equipment and mixed fleets with the technology needed to improve productivity, while gaining insights to optimize farm management.

Christopher Murray, technology manager at John Deere, highlighted that the new kit aims to meet the growing challenges faced by farmers, such as increasing production, reducing input costs and adopting sustainable practices.

“Precision Essentials is designed to help all types of farmers meet these challenges, offering financial flexibility with a low upfront cost and immediate benefits in terms of operational efficiency,” said Murray.

The Precision Essentials kit requires an annual license, with four options available: AutoTrac license (2 years), Precision Essentials license (1 year), Precision Essentials + SF-RTK license (1 year), and Advanced license (1 year).

After the first year, customers can renew one of these options or choose a new annual license version.

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