And there is no hardware for farmers to install. These software updates can occur automatically when they become available. One of the platform’s features is the ability to visualize machines in real time. Operators can customize the platform to show data at a macro or micro level, said Paul Welbig, a precision product marketing director with New Holland. “It’s basically being able to see fuel tank levels, engine state, (and) vehicle speed,” he said. “You can also see vehicle task completion. In the example of a sprayer, if the system knows the volume of product in the tank, the total number of acres and the vehicle’s speed, it can produce a countdown of when it expects the sprayer is going to need to be refilled.” Other equipment makes and models can be supported in FieldOps too, he added. Another FieldOps attribute is agronomic data visualization. Farmers can receive a comprehensive analysis of a field’s conditions by toggling between layers of a specific job or activity. “This is about what you’re doing with the equipment in the field,” Welbig said. “The data that comes through planting, spraying or harvesting is what we mean by showing the agronomic data.” The third component of FieldOps is remote display viewing. A farmer, through the mobile or desktop application, can visualize the display to help operators make realtime adjustments. A time may come when farmers can make changes remotely, but there are safety parameters and other protocols that need to be followed, Truesdale said. To help ensure a reliable connection when using FieldOps, New Holland and CNH are collaborating with Intelsat, a leader in satellite communications. “Intelsat is providing connectivity to those customers in rural areas where cellular connection is poor,” Truesdale said. “Being able to bring them connectivity solutions, we’re using terminal hardware that’s mounted on top of the cab, and that’s communicating with Intelsat satellites.” CNH and New Holland recommend a dealer provide the terminal installation, Truesdale said. The Intelsat features are a limited launch in Brazil for 2024 but CNH and New Holland are looking at an expansion in 2025. Anyone looking for more information on FieldOps can visit CNH or New Holland’s websites, speak with a local dealer or visit their booths at local farm shows. | pag 13 PHOTO: New Africa – stock.adobe.com “IT’S BASICALLY BEING ABLE TO SEE FUEL TANK LEVELS, ENGINE STATE, (AND) VEHICLE SPEED. YOU CAN ALSO SEE VEHICLE TASK COMPLETION.”
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