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FarmWise and RDO Equipment Co. Announce Partnership to Expand Precision Weeding in the Southwest

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Slice of Agriculture Team
September 16, 2024

Key Highlights:

  • FarmWise partners with RDO  to deliver AI-powered Vulcan precision weeding implement.

  • Vulcan addresses labor challenges by offering chemical-free, mechanical weed removal.

  • Taylor Farms and Barkley Farms have successfully adopted Vulcan in their operations.

  • RDO's extensive service network to support Vulcan's growth in new regions.

  • Both companies focus on improving crop yield and reducing labor costs.

Source: PR Newswire

Notable Quotes:

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"This partnership takes FarmWise's commercial and customer support capabilities to the next level and reinforces RDO's leadership in the adoption of productivity-enhancing technologies."

Tjarko Leifer, CEO at FarmWise
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"We have weeded over 2,500 acres already this season. Vulcan helps address labor challenges in today's agriculture."

Ted Taylor, President of Agricultural Operations at Taylor Farms
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"Vulcan fits perfectly into our commitment to helping growers do more with less without decreasing their longstanding history of quality."

Richard Arias, VP of Southwest Agriculture at RDO

Our Take:

The partnership between FarmWise and RDO Equipment Co. signals a major step forward in the adoption of AI-powered precision agriculture tools. Vulcan's ability to combine mechanical precision with artificial intelligence is a game-changer for vegetable growers facing rising labor costs. With RDO’s extensive service network and commitment to high-quality solutions, this partnership will likely accelerate the deployment of smart farming technologies across the Southwest, leading to improved crop yields, cost savings, and a more sustainable future for agriculture.