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Markers Become Obsolete
Under the high residue conditions of minimum tillage systems, following marker
trails can be a challenge. Auto steer reduces the dependency on markers,
allowing continued operation regardless of the visibility conditions (day or
night).
Planting Potatoes
Straight Potato Rows The benefits of straight rows are obvious:
faster more accurate cultivation, hilling and harvesting; increased product
quality (less sunburn on potatoes)
No Side-draft Issues
Farmers working on rolling ground often voice concern regarding accuracy on
hills. Trimble's AutoPilot product virtually eliminates equipment drift
with the use of gyros in the steering controller unit.
Pre-planting Preparation
Farmers practicing ridge-tillage or strip-tillage have the capability of
consistently running multiple passes over the same rows with 1" of accuracy
(RTK Auto Steer).
Strip Tillage Current research is focusing on exact
application of plant nutrients before (fall or spring) planting, during
planting, and after planting.
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