AGCO CORP.
Company Snapshot
Company Overview
AGCO Corp. is a global agricultural equipment manufacturer headquartered in Duluth, Georgia. The company designs, manufactures and distributes various agricultural machinery and equipment, including tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, and other farm equipment. AGCO’s product lines are marketed under various well-known brands, including Massey Ferguson, Challenger, Fendt, Valtra, and GSI.
AGCO serves farmers worldwide, catering to various farming operations and sizes. The company provides innovative solutions to improve agricultural productivity, efficiency and sustainability.
AGCO Corp. has also been active in precision farming and has incorporated technology and data-driven solutions into its products and services. Some of the precision farming initiatives and technologies associated with AGCO include.
- Fuse Technologies: AGCO’s precision farming initiative is known as Fuse Technologies. This encompasses a suite of technology solutions designed to assist farmers in making more informed decisions and maximizing their operational efficiency. These solutions include guidance and steering systems, telematics, wireless connectivity, data management, and more.
- Auto-Guide Guidance Systems: AGCO’s Auto-Guide systems offer GPS-based guidance and steering solutions for their equipment, helping farmers achieve accurate and repeatable guidance during various field operations, from planting to harvesting.
- TaskDoc Pro: TaskDoc Pro is a data management system offered by AGCO that allows farmers to capture, manage and analyze operational data from their machinery. This system enables better decision-making and helps optimize field operations.
- VarioDoc Documentation System: VarioDoc is a documentation system that facilitates the recording of crucial information during field operations, providing farmers with accurate and detailed records of their activities.
- Variable Rate Application: AGCO’s precision farming solutions often include the ability to vary input application rates, such as seed, fertilizer and pesticides, based on field conditions. This helps optimize resource usage and minimize waste.
AGCO Corp.’s approach to precision farming aligns with industry trends, where technology and data-driven insights are leveraged to enhance agricultural practices. Its solutions aim to improve productivity, reduce environmental impact and enable farmers to operate more efficiently.
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Company's Business Segments
- Product : Tractors, Replacement parts, Grain storage and protein production system, Combined application equipment and other machinery
- Service : Harvesting, Hay and Forage, Crop Care and Nutrient Management
Applications/End User Industries
- Agriculture
- Dairy Farming
- Horticulture
