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'The Android of agriculture': Monarch Tractor CEO Praveen Penmetsa on the future of farming

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Sep 30, 2023
Praveen Penmetsa, CEO of Monarch Tractor, explores the electrification of agriculture with an innovative twist. He aims to make Monarch the 'Android of agriculture,' showing how electric and autonomous tractors can reshape farming practices. The discussion taps into the challenges of integrating new technology with traditional farming, the push for sustainable practices, and exciting partnerships for accessibility. Praveen highlights the importance of data, AI, and the right-to-repair regulations in fostering a greener future for global agriculture.
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Sustainable and Profitable Farming

  • Monarch Tractor aims to make farming sustainable and profitable.
  • Less than half of farmers currently profit, highlighting the need for sustainable practices.
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Commercial Electric Autonomous Tractors

  • Monarch Tractor is the only commercially available electric autonomous tractor.
  • Over 200 tractors are already operating on farms, collecting valuable data.
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Open Platform for Agriculture

  • Unlike John Deere's closed platform, Monarch Tractor licenses its technology.
  • This "Android of agriculture" approach promotes data sharing across the food ecosystem.
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