The Kubota Corporation, Topcon Corporation and Topcon Positioning Systems Inc have entered into a collaborative research agreement in the field of smart agriculture. These companies will work together to innovate for future commercialisation through mutual research, bringing together the technologies and experience of each company.
The background and objectives are to improve work efficiency and productivity to meet increasing global demand and tackle labour shortages.
The companies will work collaboratively with research and development, including the collection of agronomic data using sensor technology, research on crop cultivation solutions and big data, fleet management and automation technology.