lhfarm
Veteran Member
How about an attachment that measures soil pH and other factors dynamically while in use that is tied into a computer / GPS that generates a detailed map of field conditions. This would be attached to a disc, plow or other soil contacting implement. Then tie that into a spreader / computer / gps that can spread the correct amount of fertilizer or lime based on the soil requirements? Maybe add in a seeder that can dynamically vary the amount of seed planted (row width / seed spacing) based on the soil's computed ability to support growth. Moister and richer portions of the field get more seed per square yard than drier or barren portions of the fields.
Just think'n out loud...
It is called Precision Farming (you can Google the term). Have a friend whose daughter got a degree in ag engineering from Purdue, then went to France to study the technique already being used there. This was 4 or 5 years ago. Everything controlled by computer and the farmers job was to get the equipment to the field.