SymAgri Technology Newsletter

Smart Farming Made Simple

Harvest Support Throughout the harvest season we have been in the fields working on precision technology support for combines and tractors. Learn more inside.

The Trimble Treatment This Kubota M7-173 demo tractor has had the Trimble treatment, with a GTX-750 display, NAV-900 Guidance Controller and CAN Autopilot system installed for Ireland Farm Machinery.

October 2022

Welcome It has now been over two years since the launch of our SymAgri brand which offers practical precision technology solutions and support to farmers, farm machinery dealers and original farm equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Back in 2020 being part of the Thurlow Nunn Group, which includes Thurlow Nunn Standen, we recognised that there was a need for a specialist department focusing on precision technology within agriculture. We appreciated that this department needed to be independent and carry a wide range of products to suit an everdeveloping sector within agriculture. As a result, we created SymAgri, which has been growing and gaining a reputation for excellent service.

In the last two years, we have faced many challenges, both inside and outside the agricultural industry. Like most customers and companies, SymAgri has faced supply and pricing problems which have been challenging, but we have overcome most and continue to work hard on the rest.

Despite all this everyone at SymAgri are incredibly proud of what we have achieved in a relatively short space of time. We pride ourselves on good honest advice, support and service, and this is reflected in the business we have received.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers. Technology and data will continue to become an increasingly important part of efficient agricultural operations, and we look forward to working with you and supporting your business.

Gavin Ludkin Technologies Manager E: gavinludkin@tnsgroup.co.uk T: 01296 796729

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What is Precision Agriculture?

Modern day farming is ever-evolving, and technology has become a crucial part of business for every farmer, agricultural retailer and agronomist. With farming being so highly land and labour intensive, precision agriculture is a perfect way for farmers to use technology for increasing efficiency while managing costs. But, what is Precision Agriculture?

Precision agriculture uses technology to approach its farming practices to give controlled and accurate results for growing crops and raising lifestock effectively.

The use of this information technology comes in many forms as such GPS guidance, controls systems, sensors, robotics, drones, autonomous vehicles, steering, application systems and much more.

The main goal with precision technology is to ensure any users maximises profitability, efficiency and sustainability while at the same time protecting the environment. This is achieved by using technology to gather data to help you make immediate and future decisions in the field. This will play a major role in the future of agriculture, with rising costs and evolving technology, precision agriculture will be a vital tool for farmers everywhere.

At SymAgri, we apply these technology products to your machinery through our knowledgeable technical support team, who will guide you through how to use this technology to help make your farming more efficient and profitable. On top of being an associated Trimble dealer, we offer a wide range of technology brands including FarmTRX and Sencrop to make sure you are ready to go, no matter the job.

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About Us SymAgri, powered by the Thurlow Nunn Group, was formed in partnership with Trimble to offer guidance and precision agriculture solutions for all seasons, all crops, all terrains and all vehicles. Farming isn’t easy, but with the help of precision agriculture, it can be. With accuracy you can rely on and easy-to-operate technology, we can help simplify your work and increase your productivity and profitability.

With a wide portfolio of products you are sure to find what you need, from display screens, lightbar systems, the EZ-steer and the new EZ-pilot assisted steering systems, through to camera systems to monitor areas of implements not visible from the tractor cab and the AgGPS autopilot automated steering system.

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Gavin Ludkin Technologies Manager

Andy Bell Technologies Area Sales Support Manager

Sam Mead Graham Hubbard Precision Engineer Precision Engineer

T: 01296 796729 M: 07480 540051

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Katharina Sofley Senior Administrator

@: www.symagri.co.uk

Products We offer a wide range of Trimble precision agriculture products as well as other brands including FarmTRX and Sencrop. Our portfolio of products include display screens, lightbar systems, EZ-steer and pilot assisted systems, camera systems, correction products and much more.

These products can be bought as new, or hired out as demo machinery supported by a member of our team.

Displays

Flow & Application

Implement Steering

Correction Products

Guidance

Software

SymAgri also have a range of used GPS equipment which is available through our group website at Thurlow Nunn Standen. You can also speak to a member of our technology support team for a more in depth look at our current stock.

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Services Our experienced and knowledgeable engineers will provide and implement tailored precision agriculture solutions that really work.

We offer a wide range of precision agricultural services from GPS installations to Winter services. See below for our full range of services:

Correction Services Simply choose the service that fits your farming needs and we will be on hand to help set you up.

Parts and Repairs At SymAgri we carry a huge range of new and legacy products and spare parts for your equipment.

Installation Our professional team of technicians can provide an installation service for any type of machine that you have.

RTV Hire We can offer RTV for hire for GPS farm mapping, which includes the latest generation of Trimble technology for high accuracy mapping. The RTV will be delivered and collected from your address.

Servicing

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We can offer a full service on your GPS equipment during the quieter winter months.

So you are all set for the spring season!

Support At SymAgri customer support is our main priority and is always at the forefront of what we do.

Our experienced and knowledgeable team has bridged the gap in the agriculture industry to bring leading precision software and hardware technology to farms across East Anglia and further afield while ensuring exceptional customer support and training.

Our friendly and professional team at SymAgri provides the best service that is tailored to your farm’s needs.

• Sales and support (Andy Bell) • Installation and support (Sam Mead and Graham Hubbard) • Administration support (Katharina Sofley) • Technology manger and support (Gavin Ludkin) This means that any of us can answer the phone and provide a level of support to our customers. Training is kept up to date internally on all products to keep up with the level our customers expect.

SymAgri Support Packages Our support package ensures we can look after you in the best possible way.

The added benefit of having access to our 24/7 help portal means that you can troubleshoot the basics first.

The hardware involved to carry out remote support remains yours even if you decide not to renew your support package with us.

Winter servicing and driver training alone should ensure smoother operation of your farm machinery before you are in need of on-site assistance.

GPS Clinic Coming Soon Along with the support to keep you going, we feel that training is the next big thing to make sure that farmers take full advantage of available technologies.

As a result, we are planning a number of GPS clinics for all Trimble users which will cover the new Trimble PIQ software.

• Tea/coffee • Trimble product training on GFX TMX PIQ software • Trimble overview on Farmer Core or Pro software • Demo unit hands-on interaction • Lunch • Q and A session with SymAgri staff and Trimble experts • Legacy display screens Q and A (CFX FMX) • Overview of other precision products available to you via SymAgri

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Trimble Acquires Bilberry to Extend its Selective Spraying Capabilities

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rimble has announced that an agreement has been reached to acquire Bilberry, a French technology company specialising in selective spraying systems for sustainable farming. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2022, subject to conditions and approval.

Farmers face a variety of challenges.

This includes rising costs for production, ever increasing weed resistance against herbicides and expanding regulations for the encouragement of using sustainable farming practices. The regulations aim to target improving soil restoration, fertility and nutrients, as well as trying to reduce chemical use. Selective spraying is ideal for farmers trying to address these issues.

Bilberry uses artificial technology (AI) systems to identify a wide variety of weed species in real time for a vast range of crop types. This system is designed for sprayers to be retrofitted with this technology to apply herbicide to only weeds, rather than the entire crop and ground being sprayed together. This also enables farmers to visualise their crops on a density map to track the evolution of any problem areas. Case studies have shown that the system can reduce the usage of herbicides by more than 80%, while at the same time protecting the environment as well as lower input costs.

Combining the technology and strengths of both Trimble and Bilberry will lead to the development of new, exciting solutions of selective spraying for farmers globally who struggle to integrate hardware and software products across various agriculture equipment brands. We look forward to implementing this new technology once the deal has been closed by the end of this year.

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One place, many brands.

We work with farmers providing practical precision agriculture solutions to optimise productivity and profitability. Complete solutions all year round.

Are you season ready?

Book your service now.

Empowering In-Field Decision Making and Post-Harvest Insights Monitor current and average yield and moisture in the cab Equip your combine for data sharing with CANBus capable messaging Free over-the-air software updates so farmers always get the latest in yield mapping technology

Weather connected to your crops Access your precision weather data in a single application, and simplify the farms' daily management with indicators adapted to your crops.

Weather monitoring Disease and pest prevention Irrigation management

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Out and About 19th August A trio of Fendt Tractors were set up on RTK NTrip using VRS NOW Subscription, along with sim cards and aerials set up and calibrated.

10th August Sam swapped over two TMX-2050 Display and Autopilot systems to new New Holland CR10.90 Combines.

26th July Graham provided driver training for this Claas Lexion 770, fitted with a GFX-750 Display and NAV-900 Guidance Controller.

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22nd July This customer had their existing TMX-2050 Display with Autopilot fitted to their new John Deere by our team.

14th July A FarmTRX Yield Monitor and Moisture Sensor Kit was fitted to this Massey Ferguson 40 RS Combine.

24th June Graham transferred a customer’s existing TMX-2050 Display and Autopilot to their new Massey Ferguson 8S

20th June This brand-new Agrifac Condor has been fitted with a GFX-750 Display and NAV-900 Guidance Controller with RTK corrections.

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Meet the Team Katharina Sofley Senior Administrator - SymAgri

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’m the new Senior Administrator for SymAgri, based in Attleborough. My role requires me to support the team with administrative duties and offer customer service support to our customers regards guidance and precision agriculture solutions. Agricultural Farming is completely new to me, but I’m working with a fab team who are doing an amazing job teaching me the ropes!

Previous roles include Motortrade sales & customer service, Rewards Marketing and Administration & patient relations within the NHS. At home I am Mum to two little people, a dog and a cat; who keep my partner and I busier than any job we’ve ever had! We’re an outdoor family, we enjoy exploring our beautiful countryside and travelling when we can.

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Book Your Winter Service Winter Service is a thorough inspection of your GPS equipment during the quieter winter months, so you are all set for the spring!

Our Winter Service package includes: • Back up of your data (with your permission) • Full GPS system check • Wiring check • Receiver strength check • Unit updates • Re-calibration All for just £140 per unit, with a multi unit discount available.

“As a company that was one of the first to offer this service, we have learnt that completing the Winter Service has reduced the number of support calls through the year and allowed our customers to get straight to work when it is needed. Backing up the data has added the security factor so that if anything was to be broken or stolen, we would be able to load that customer’s data back up onto another screen. As part of the Winter Service, any faults found on the system are repaired and broken components are replaced*.”

Andy Bell, Technologies Specialist. * Cost of replacement parts is not included in the Winter Service price.

Is the winter service worth doing?

YES Would I need to do it every year?

Not necessarily, but it would be recommended to keep up with the latest software, reducing software bugs and helping to make sure your GPS is performing at a high level.

Is my data used for anyone else?

Data is securely stored on our servers and is not accessible to anyone outside of SymAgri’s Technology department.

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Success in Sabanto for Trimble

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rimble Ventures, Trimble’s corporate venture capital fund, announced its investment in Sabanto, Inc. Sabanto is a U.S.-based agricultural technology company focusing on autonomous workflows throughout the farming cycle being offered as Farming as a Service (FaaS). This investment supports Trimble Ventures’ mission to invest in early and growth-stage companies that are accelerating innovation, digital transformation and sustainability in the industries Trimble serves—such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. The investment terms were not disclosed.

Farmers face a variety of challenges including labor shortages, non-stop field operations, weather and significant capital expenses for agriculture machinery. Sabanto addresses these challenges by providing FaaS through swarms of multiple smaller tractors equipped with its autonomous technology to perform in-field operations. Sabanto has proven its ability to automate a variety of row crop field operations over significant acres throughout the Midwest. Leveraging a fleet of smaller 60 and 90 HP tractors, the company has autonomously tilled, planted, seeded, weeded, applied and mowed across Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin and Texas. The company’s advanced mission control platform has been pivotal in deploying multiple systems for multiple days of non-stop operation and pushing the FaaS concept by planting over 750 acres of corn and soybeans in one season with a single 60 HP tractor.

“We are focused on investing in companies that are seeking to address important problems in markets that align with Trimble’s mission of transforming the way the world works,” said Phil Sawarynski, managing director and co-head, Trimble Ventures. “Sabanto is an ag technology pioneer offering autonomous tractors and services for row crops that can increase efficiency and maximize profitability for farmers. This is an exciting opportunity to help accelerate innovation and offer a FaaS business model to the agriculture industry.”

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“We started Sabanto with our sights set on tackling labor shortages and resetting the capital expenses for agricultural machinery. We see a future of smarter, smaller, lighter, less expensive, and more sustainable swarms of autonomous equipment, substituting horsepower and weight for time,” said Craig Rupp, founder and CEO of Sabanto. “We’ve assembled a team of ag-experienced engineers and scientists, working alongside farmers, proving this isn't just a thought exercise. With investors such as Trimble Ventures, Sabanto can accelerate our mission to make autonomy an affordable, reliable and scalable solution for all farmers throughout the world. This capital will also allow Sabanto to increase its FaaS operations to reach more farmers, on more crops, over more acres, across more states.”

However, it’s not all about guidance. Our screens can be used as an ISOBUS Universal Terminal, useful for any connected implement that uses ISOBUS. The GFX 350 display has full touchscreen, while being neat, compact and non-intrusive. These screens are a costeffective approach to an implement manufacture control box. This gives you the benefit of adding any ISOBUS implement onto it. With the system hosting an Android operating platform, this system is completely expandable for future use whilst being good value for money. All this equipment can be installed and set up by our SymAgri team, enabling you to hop into the cab and get on with the job at hand, knowing the technology is working alongside you.

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Product Spotlight

Trimble guidance displays help you accurately monitor and map field information in real time. Take a look at our range of displays below:

GFX-350 Display

GFX-750 Display

The Trmble GFX-350 is the latest Androidbased, easy-to-use display. This cost effective solution offers great functionality and a simplified installation process.

The Trimble GFX-750 continues a strong tradition of sleek, easy-to-use displays. Add in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity to go along with ISOBUS compatibility.

Features

Features

• 7’’ high-definition colour touch-screen • Android-based operating system • Rugged construction for everyday field use • Compatible with NAV-500/NAV-900 Guidance Controllers • ISOBUS task controller and universal terminal • Control up to 2 channels and 24 sections

• 10.1’’ high-definition colour touch-screen • Android-based operating system • Rugged construction for everyday field use • Compatible with NAV-900 Guidance Controller • One integrated camera with support for an additional camera • Easy transferability between vehicles • Works with AutoSync

TMX-2050 Display In the middle of a busy season, the last thing you need is a complicated interface. The easy-to-use TMX-2050 system features a large high-definition touch screen with sharp visuals.

Features • 12.1’’ high-definition colour touch-screen • Android-based operating system • Rugged construction for everyday field use • One integrated GNSS receiver • One integrated camera with support for an additional camera • Easy transferability between vehicles • Works with AutoSync

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Features Comparison GFX-350

GFX-750

TMX-2050

Screen Size: 7’’ (17.8cm)

Screen Size: 10.1’’ (25.6cm)

Screen Size: 12.1’’ (30.8cm)

Android operating system

Touchscreen

Touchscreen

Rugged construction

Video camera input: 1

Video camera input: 1

NAV-500/NAV-900 compat.

Built-in GPS receiver: 1

Built-in GPS receiver: 1

ISOBUS task controller

Assisted steering

GLONASS enabled

2 channel/24 section control

Automated steering

Assisted steering

Bluetooth and WiFi compat.

Android operating system

Automated steering

Compatible with Precision IQ

Implement Control

Bluetooth and WiFi compat.

NextSwath end-of-row-turn

ISOBUS/TUVR support

Row guidance

GLONASS enabled

ISOBUS/TUVR support

Field-IQ basic rate

On-the-go VRA

RAW Mounting System

Water Management

Trimble App Central

Field-IQ rate

Internet connectivity

Yield monitoring Precision IQ compatible FmX Plus compatible Trimble App Central Internet connectivity

Speak to a member of our team for more information about our display range.

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Are You Collecting Your Field Data?

If the answer is no and you would like to have it all in one place with a mixed fleet of tractors and GPS brands, then Trimble Farmer Core is the next investment you need.

Farmer Core is Trimble's entry-level software solution that enables farmers to connect all aspects of their farm operation. It's a powerful web platform that integrates machine-generated data from precision ag displays to simplify farm setup and streamline farm operations.

You can subscribe to Farmer Core from just £175 per year.

This isn’t just for Trimble users we can link it into: • Raven Slingshot • AGCO Variodoc • JD Operations Center • Case IH • New Holland • Steyr And more to come with more API links.

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With the user-friendly dashboard and clear setup, you can work around the tabs to see the fields, boundaries, a-b lines, tasks and so much more. With this farming software you can export this information into different formats for all brands of GPS devices from KML, AgData, SHP and iso xml.

You can add costings to your implements and materials to create a data base of true costs to every job in every field. Run basic reports to show what has been done and total costs. This can help with invoicing for office admin or collecting data to analyse if you are farming in the most efficient way.

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To find out more or get your 15 day demo get in touch with a member of our team:

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Used Equipment

EZ Guidance 250 and EZ Steering CLAAS S10 RTK Autopilot Complete guidance kit, POA to suit specific vehicle.

Stock No: 81053342

CLAAS S10 terminal. £5,000 + VAT

EZ Steering System

FmX Integrated Display

Raven System

TMX-2050 Display Kit

Complete kit with brackets, instructions and spare foam wheel. £1,500 + VAT. Stock No: 81052995

raven cr7 and egnos receiver with an md motor for basic steering. £4,200 + VAT 20 Stock No: 81052428

Stock No: 81053101

1st gen FmX display and AG 25 (dome only) £1,000 + VAT Stock No: 81053087

Full kit including nav high accuracy. £6,300 + VAT Stock No: 81053335

Driver Training Driver refresher training with SymAgri As a team, we take the fast-moving world of precision agriculture very seriously.

Given the nature of this subject, we are also aware of the need for education. That’s why we would like to offer some refresher training sessions for all abilities.

These sessions are short and will consist of a general precision farming discussion, covering topics that are universal to all our brands, before breaking out into brandspecific sessions.

All these sessions are being kept small and relatively short to enable participants to get the maximum benefit from attending. They are designed for any operator, new or experienced and will cover guidance and operating machines together, but are not regarded as a full driver training course.

New dates for our GPS Clinics will be available in 2023, More dates will be added depending on demand, but may not be at the same location as requested. There is a small fee of £30 per person per session to cover the costs.

If you have any questions, or would like to express your interest in booking a place, please get in touch with us:

E: info@symagri.co.uk T: 01296 796729 M: 07480 540051

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