AGCO Launches Free Operational Planning Tool for Farmers in Western Europe

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AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO) has launched a new online tool called Geo-Bird, designed to help farmers optimize their GNSS machine guidance lines. This application simplifies the planning process, allowing farmers to generate efficient waylines from their offices. With advanced algorithms, Geo-Bird analyzes field shapes and suggests optimal routing, showcasing potential time savings and reduced wheel traffic. The tool is free and supports various guidance systems. A significant upgrade is expected in Q1 2023, further enhancing its features.

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• Launch of Geo-Bird application to optimize GNSS machine guidance lines for farmers.
• Tool helps improve operational efficiency and reduce fuel costs.
• Free access to Geo-Bird enhances customer engagement and satisfaction.
• GDPR-compliant, ensuring user data privacy.
• Future upgrades planned to enhance functionality.

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DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- AGCO Corporation, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced today that it has launched a brand-new online tool called Geo-Bird that will help farmers around the world independently plan and optimize their global navigation satellite system (GNSS) machine guidance lines. After a period of pre-release testing and gathering maximum end-user feedback, this application is now available.

Geo-Bird operational planning tool offers farmers a free way to improve the efficiency of their operations with optimized guidance waylines (Photo: Business Wire)

The number of turns a farmer must make in the tractor and the amount of fuel used to work a field is determined greatly by the wayline approach. While various methods can be used to generate efficient waylines in the cab, many farmers have expressed a desire to generate more efficient waylines out of the cab and in the off-season from the comfort of their office.

“The ability to plan in advance and outside the rush of narrow windows to complete fieldwork is very important to our customers,” explained Mark Theuerkauf, Fuse Go-To-Market Lead. “This is especially true when working on rented land, working as a contractor on many different fields, or growing specialty crops in combination with challenging local conditions, like irregular or sloping fields. It is often guesswork to know what the most efficient working direction should be.”

Geo-Bird is an easy-to-use application that can help farmers overcome this challenge. With minimal inputs, advanced algorithms inside Geo-Bird analyse the field shape and by considering matching working widths of implements, calculate the optimal wayline routing. Three potential routing suggestions are calculated, and also a manual direction can be entered for comparison.

Of each calculated routing, the time savings, wheel traffic area and the number of turns are shown, conveniently arranged to easily see the differences and potential savings.

Following the Fuse open platform philosophy, the desired routing can be downloaded in the right format for direct use on the farmer’s terminal in the cab, simply by choosing your current guidance system from a comprehensive list of third-party brands.

The Geo-Bird application is free of charge and is accessible via this link: www.geo-bird.com. As topography is an important factor in this calculation for many regions, a soon to be released, free upgrade is already being developed and will be launched in Q1 2023. Geo-Bird will continue to introduce more advanced features in the future with more helpful and practical functionalities that may require a fee.

Geo-Bird is fully GDPR-compliant and protects user data and privacy. All data is exchanged via secure, encrypted connections.

Geo-Bird will be shown on the Valtra Stand at the SIMA show in Paris, France 6-10 November, at stand no7 C048 and at the EIMA show in Bologna, Italy 9-13 November in Hall 16 B5. Users can access the tool for free at geo-bird.com.

About AGCO

AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers customer value through its differentiated brand portfolio including core brands like Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®. Powered by Fuse® smart farming solutions, AGCO’s full line of equipment and services help farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of $11.1 billion in 2021. For more information, visit www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news, information and events, please follow us on Twitter: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on Twitter, please follow the hashtag #AGCOIR.

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Julie Ulbrich, AGCO | Julie.Ulbrich@AGCOCorp.com | +1 770-235-2943

Source: AGCO Corporation

FAQ

What is Geo-Bird by AGCO?

Geo-Bird is a new online tool launched by AGCO to help farmers independently plan and optimize GNSS machine guidance lines for their agricultural machinery.

How does Geo-Bird improve farming efficiency?

Geo-Bird analyzes field shapes and suggests optimal routing, which can lead to time savings and reduced fuel usage for farmers.

Is Geo-Bird a paid service?

No, Geo-Bird is free to use and provides farmers with valuable tools to enhance their operations.

When will Geo-Bird be upgraded?

A significant upgrade for Geo-Bird is expected to be released in Q1 2023, introducing more advanced features.

Where can I access the Geo-Bird tool?

The Geo-Bird application can be accessed at www.geo-bird.com.