New Partnership Between New Holland and Bluewhite Enhances Autonomous Capabilities

25 Jun 2024
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New Holland has joined forces with Bluewhite, a renowned autonomous technology company specializing in AI-driven autonomous farming solutions. This strategic partnership aims to enhance the distribution, manufacturing and integration of Bluewhite's autonomous systems for New Holland tractors in North America, focusing on enabling full autonomy in orchards, vineyards and other specialty crop operations.

Carlo Lambro, New Holland's brand president, emphasized the significance of this collaboration, stating, "The integration of Bluewhite into our technology stack allows our customers to access much-needed autonomous technology in an attainable aftermarket solution." This partnership aligns with New Holland's commitment to serving its customers better, enhancing their capabilities and introducing increased autonomy into their agricultural operations.

Ben Alfi, Bluewhite's chief executive officer, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting the shared goal of advancing autonomous technologies to improve productivity, profitability, and sustainability in agriculture. He emphasized the long-term partnership's potential to bring cutting-edge innovation to the agriculture sector, ultimately benefiting customers and growers worldwide.

Bluewhite's proven expertise in orchards and vineyards complements New Holland's strategy to expand autonomous solutions across various segments, particularly in the specialty crop market. By leveraging Bluewhite's technology, New Holland aims to address critical challenges such as labor shortages and rising operational costs, offering significant cost savings and operational efficiencies for growers in specialty crop farming.

Paul Welbig, precision product marketing director for New Holland Agriculture North America, emphasized the transformative impact of this technology on agricultural operations, stating, "We’re alleviating some of the biggest pain points growers contend with every day that slows them down during the most critical times in the growing season." This partnership signifies a major step towards integrating advanced autonomous solutions into New Holland's product portfolio, with immediate initiatives underway and plans for expansion to benefit a wider customer base. 

 


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