Western Growers proudly unveils the first case study in a series that explores the transformative power of automation in agriculture. These groundbreaking case studies provide unmatched insights and tangible benefits through real grower data. Discover cost reductions, enhanced data collection, and yield optimization in action.
How are Carbon Robotics laser weeders working for a 20,000 acre grower of leafy greens? Find out here.
This resource would not be available without the generous support of both time and resources from Josh Roberts, Former President of Triangle Farms, and Kyle Harmon, Director of Farming at Braga Fresh. Both Josh and Kyle are instrumental in the advancement of agtech within the industry. Their and their organization’s willingness to provide the financial data to create a first-of-its-kind resource for all companies interested in adopting agtech is a testament to the continued support Josh and Kyle give to others.
Western Growers is grateful for their help with this project. It wouldn’t have been possible without them.
Designed by an R&D team at Tanimura & Antle (T&A), the Stout Smart Cultivator (Stout) is designed for weeding and soil cultivation using machine vision that can distinguish the target crop from surrounding weeds. This smart implement was developed in response to ongoing labor shortages in the fresh produce industry.
In a commitment to supporting the industry, the Stout Case Study provides metrics and insight for utilizing this technology on farm.
The strength of this resource is in the grower data, and the only way to be able to share this is by creating relationships within the agricultural community over years. Ben Palone brings that invaluable contribution to the Western Growers team and this project. The WG Innovation team and I recognize the unique and special value Ben adds to this resource as well as the outlook of future progress-advancing projects like it.
Walt Duflock
Western Growers, SVP of Innovation
