AgroIntelli Robotti vs Conventional Farming

Dresden, ON

Project Description

This project compares the financial performance of agricultural robotics and conventional equipment in corn production. Using Farm Credit Canada’s AgExpert, costs, operations, and returns were tracked and analyzed across two fields managed by Ontario farmer Mark Richards—one using AgroIntelli’s Robotti for planting and fertilizing, and one using traditional machinery. By comparing inputs, equipment, and operating costs, the project highlights the economic potential of AgRobotics and helps farmers assess risk when adopting new technology.

  • Field Area Covered:

    • Fendt 724: 102.5-acres

    • Robotti: 97.2-acres

  • Time Required:

    • Fendt 724: 10 hours

    • Robotti: 36 hours

  • Labour:

    • Fendt 724: 10 hours (manned operation)

    • Robotti: 36 hours (continuous supervision)

  • Estimated Fuel Usage:

    • Fendt 724: ~120 gal

    • Robotti: ~43 gal

  • Cost & ROI Analysis:

    • Full-Scale Operational Area: 250 acres

      • Fendt 724 & Planter Cost: $270.35 / acre

      • Robotti (100% supervision) & Planter Cost: $191.31 / acre

  • Savings: $79 / acre

  • ROI: 9%

Project Findings

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