Topcon Agriculture introduces TAP, the Topcon Agriculture Platform, a cloud-based agricultural ecosystem designed to provide real-time monitoring and data analysis for decision making during every phase of the farming cycle

One of the more buzzworthy terms in the consumer business world is Internet of Things, or IoT for short. While a bit ambiguous, the IoT trend is taking off with integrated voice activation tools and in agriculture with companies moving conceptual designs into commercial development.

Topcon Agriculture showcased a suite of new technology at SIMA 2017, including its X35 console, AES 35 electric steering subsystem and Athene ECU for spreader control.

Topcon Agriculture announced the next generation of boom height control with the new Norac UC7 Control System. Combining three modules into one from the Norac UC5 Control System, UC7 reduces overall components, improving both installation and support efficiency.

Topcon Agriculture and SDF plan to enter into a non-exclusive long-term partnership agreement. This latest arrangement of Topcon with a major OEM is designed to strengthen both positions in the global markets for agriculture machines and precision farming.

At the 2016 Farm Progress Show, Precision Farming Dealer editors met up with Brian Sorbe, Director of Sales for Topcon Agriculture to discuss the launch of the Athene Spreader Control System.