The sun was barely up, and Antonio was already looking at another ruined field. This was the third time this season his old 20-year-old tractor, which belonged to his father before him, had planted unevenly. It left empty spots between rows of struggling corn.
Antonio, a third-generation farmer, had always been proud of knowing his land well. But lately, with fuel getting more expensive and the weather being unpredictable, even his many years of experience weren't enough.
That afternoon, his neighbor Pedro pulled up in his truck, smiling big like he'd found something amazing. "Are you still marking your fields the old way?" he asked, holding up a small device the size of a TV remote. What happened next changed everything.
The Turning Point
Farmers know the struggle of field boundary confirmation: endless hours driving around field edges, wasting fuel by going over the same spots, and always wondering, "Did I miss a bit there? Are these lines straight?" Last summer, Antonio figured out how much it was costing him:- 15 gallons of diesel were wasted each week just marking fields.
- $4,200 spent on extra fertilizer because it wasn't spread evenly.
- 2 hours every day were lost to writing down everything by hand.
Antonio was doubtful but also desperate. At sunset, he walked his 50-acre field with the V4E in his hand. He didn't even need to drive the tractor, so no fuel was burned. With every button press, the V4E used GNSS to create invisible markers around his field.
By breakfast the next morning, those digital boundaries were imported into the FMS platform. They had been turned into a field map with the best guidance lines for his tractor to follow. Then, Anton checks the OBD (On-Board Diagnostic) data on the AG1 terminal through CANBU to ensure everything is fine.
How It All Works: A Day in Farming Life
The real magic happened when Antonio paired FMS with the AG1 Guidance System. Let's see how the AG1 and FMS combo transform a typical day for Antonio:- 7:00 AM: Over coffee, Antonio uses the FMS Platform to review weather updates and finalize today's tasks. He adjusts sprayer rates for a newly mapped field and sends the plan to his AG1. If he accidentally gets in a tractor without AG1 installed, he can quickly control the AG1 terminal using AirGuide, a special app that turns his phone or tablet into the AG1's screen.
- 8:00 AM: His tractor driver starts work. The AG1 guides his tractor along pre-set routes, minimizing overlaps and ensuring even coverage.
- 12:00 noon: He takes a break for lunch and checks the progress of the morning work on the FMS to adjust the afternoon task schedule timely.
- 2:00 PM: A heatwave rolls in, but his work wraps up early. With AG1's precise guidance, tasks were completed 1.5 hours faster than usual.
- 7:00 PM: After dinner, Antonio opens the FMS dashboard. A detailed report shows fuel savings, completed acres, and tomorrow's optimized schedule.
Now, Antonio gets to spend his extra time with his family or watching his favorite TV shows. With AG1 and FMS, he saves more time for his loved ones, planning his farm's future, and simply resting.
He also gets better control over his costs, work schedules, and farming results. Most importantly, he can keep his family's farm strong and successful for many years to come.
The Numbers Don't Lie
By harvest season, the combo had brought satisfying results to Antonio:| Metric | Before AG1x FMS | After |
| Fuel Costs | $12,000/year | $9,600 |
| Labor Hours | 60h/week | 42h/week |
| Efficieny | Manually | 20%-30% faster |
But the real victory came unexpectedly. During a brutal heatwave, while neighboring farms struggled to re-mark storm-washed fields, Antonio used maps that were automatically saved on FMS before, and set his AG1 to work in a few minutes. That's when he realized modern tech like the AG1 and FMS from FJD was climate resilience.
Who Is This Combo For?
Antonio likes the AG1 and FMS combo because it's budget-friendly and super easy to use. He can control his AG1 right from his smartphone using the AirGuide app and check the task process on FMS anytime. He can also add more advanced features later if he needs them, like controlling smart farm equipment with ISOBUS or adjusting sprayer rates. It's a great choice that can grow with his farm over time.This combo is perfect for small to mid-sized farmers who want to start using precision agriculture without spending too much money. It's also ideal for farmers looking to reduce hard manual labor and stop using old ways of working. Finally, it's great for innovators who want technology that can be changed and added to as their farm business grows.
Join the Future of Farming
This combo pairs the entry-level AG1 guidance system with the smart FMS platform to efficiently manage farming tasks. Besides, Antonio also uses the beginner-friendly AirGuide app for quicker AG1 screen control, all of which gives him more operational flexibility. Antonio now enjoys more convenience and efficiency in planning smarter, working less, and focusing on what truly matters: making the farm more productive and profitable.Ready to change your farm management?
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