AS Communications has been appointed as a distributor of AgXeed autonomous vehicles in England and Wales from winter 2022, further enhancing its solution-based offering and delivering cutting edge solutions to the UK.
AgXeed’s products will be distributed through a dedicated team operating under the ASC Autonomy brand. AgXeed technology is more than a machine: it’s a new way of farming, and partners like ASC Autonomy will guide and support customers through the change management process associated with running the equipment.
AS Communications recognised AgXeed as a strong contender in the autonomy space, having seen the machine at work at various shows and at the factory in The Netherlands; it feels there’s no doubt it has a place with both new and existing customers.
“Our existing customers are utilising a lot of the technology already associated with autonomy, having the field and A-B line infrastructure in place for their manned vehicles is very similar to that required for the autonomous machines, but more important,” ASC Autonomy’s Andrew Williams said. “We see a lot more customers looking to utilise software in their recording and analysis of field operations; AgXeed has some powerful tools in this area, and it’s a natural next step for us as a business.”
The CEO of AgXeed, Joris Hiddema, said that with AS Communications he had found an excellent partner for the sales and service of the technology.
“Autonomy is the next logical step in the development of modern professional agriculture, and it becomes more and more critical with each week and month, as we are living through multiple resource crises,” he added. “AgXeed enables an integrated approach to all processes on the farm: planning, crop production and distribution. Our machines are the most visible part of our product offering, but the data portal, which collects data and delivers actionable insights, is instrumental to the total value we deliver.
“Together with AS Communications, we see ourselves in a position to address the challenges in this sector and provide the farmer with real autonomy and allow him to manage his business sustainably and more profitably.”
In June 2022, AgXeed announced AgBots UK as its distributor for most of England and Wales, with Soil Solutions responsible for Scotland and the North of England.
Asked about the appointment of ASC Autonomy, AgXeed’s chief commercial officer, Anastasia Laska, told WNIF: “We’re still allied with AgBots UK, but not in the function of a full-fledged distributor.”
