CNH recently announced an agreement with Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, to bring satellite connectivity to farmers. 

This collaboration will provide customers of CNH brands, Case IH, New Holland and STEYR, with robust and affordable high-speed connectivity even in the most remote rural locations around the world. 

“We’re thrilled to offer our customers access to industry-leading satellite connectivity, enabling them to maximize the potential of our full suite of precision technology in even the most challenging rural environments,” said Stefano Pampalone, agriculture chief commercial officer at CNH. 

Starlink’s satellite network offers reliable, low-latency internet. VNH said this enables intelligent machines to communicate and coordinate efficiently, enhancing productivity and yield. It seamlessly integrates with the company’s FieldOps digital platform, giving customers visibility of their machines and providing data from anywhere, anytime. 

It also gives CNH customers greater data streaming capabilities by keeping their farm management devices consistently connected, regardless of location. 

Prescription spraying is another powerful use where Starlink’s fast and reliable transmission technology will benefit farming operations, according to CNH. 

CNH’s FieldXplorer platform uses AI to transform drone images into a field map that distinguishes between weeds and crops. CNH said that with Starlink FieldXplorer can now export that data near instantaneously to create a prescription spraying map for the machine. This enables farmers to apply crop protection products sooner, controlling weeds earlier, which ultimately helps improve crop yields. 

CNH said this collaboration underscores its ongoing commitment to equipping farmers with reliable, tailored solutions that meet the unique demands of agriculture, while amplifying the capabilities of precision technology from wherever they are.