Precision Farming Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great agricultural industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week:

AGCO Highlights Retrofit-First Approach at Tech Day Event

AGCO Tech Day wrapped up last week in Markt Indersdorf, Germany. Stefan Caspari of AGCO shared a few key takeaways from the event on LinkedIn. “We highlighted our retrofit-first strategy across the crop cycle. Farmers don’t have to replace entire fleets to access transformative technology. Our approach makes precision agriculture accessible today, not years from now.”

‘The Future of Ag is Integrated Autonomy’: SwarmFarm Accelerates Growth

Queensland-based autonomy company SwarmFarm Robotics has raised $30 million in funding to accelerate its growth in North America. “With this raise, we’re not just building more robots; we’re building a new farming system that helps farmers do more with less, while preserving the productivity of their land for future generations,” CEO Andrew Bate says in this Business News Australia report. “The future of agriculture isn’t bigger machines or bolt-on driverless kits. It’s integrated autonomy — technology designed from the ground up to work with farmers, not around them.”

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A Conversation About Ag Careers & Opportunities

Leta LaRush, VP, Business Management for BASF joins the Truth About Ag podcast for a conversation about the realities of building a career in the ag industry. LaRush also dives into the challenges of bringing new products to the market and how regulation and red tape impact innovation.

Remembering a Farm Equipment Dealership Legend

John Deere dealer 21st Century Equipment remembers the life and legacy of Darrell Nickal with a look back at a recent interview about his job as Enterprise Training Manager for the dealership. Nickal passed away Sept. 15 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Koenig Equipment’s Harvest Playlist

There’s nothing like the sounds of harvest season — the hum of combines, the crunch of corn, and the rhythm of the farm coming alive. Thanks to this Koenig Equipment playlist, you can experience those vibes anytime with the dealership’s new Spotify account, featuring playlists for harvest, farm work, and all things farm life.

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