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What it's really like using a SwarmBot
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In this episode of MSF Farm Talk, we take a look at on-farm adoption of autonomous spraying technology. Merredin grower Brad Jones chats with Kylie Matthewson about his journey bringing Swarm Bot onto his family farm, how it’s working, what it took to get started, and whether it’s stacking up economically.
Brad shares his take on why he made the switch, the efficiencies he’s seeing, and the learning curve that came with handing over the reins (or in this case, the spray boom) to automation.
If you’ve been thinking about getting into autonomous machinery, or you’re curious whether it really pays off, this is one worth tuning into.
Topics covered:
What drove Brad to purchase a Swarm Bot
How it compares with traditional spraying methods
Efficiency gains and unexpected wins
Downtime, learning curves, and what surprised him
Future opportunities and how the system might evolve
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