A New Level of Automation in Agriculture
New Holland has announced the launch of IntelliSense Sprayer Automation – an advanced automation system for Guardian SP310F, SP370F and SP410F (model year 2026). The new technology is designed for a wide range of crops: from corn, soybeans and cotton to grains such as wheat and canola.
A key benefit of the system is the absence of annual subscriptions and per-hectare treatment fees. Farmers gain full control over the application of crop protection products and fertilizers without additional costs.
Technology “sees” the field in advance
Unlike traditional solutions that use several cameras installed on the sprayer boom, IntelliSense Sprayer Automation is equipped with a single SenseApply Camera installed in the cabin.
This multispectral sensor allows scanning the field at a distance of up to 15 meters in front of the sprayer, providing an expanded view and more accurate application of products.
Innovative operating modes
The system includes two unique selective spraying modes:
- Spot Spraying – point application of herbicides, activated upon detection of small weeds (less than 5 cm).
- Base + Boost – simultaneous application of a background dose of herbicide and an increased dosage in areas where weeds are detected.
Operators can adjust the sensitivity of the system depending on the size of the weeds and the desired treatment area, increasing the efficiency of agrochemical application.
Full range of automated functions
In addition to herbicide applications, IntelliSense Sprayer Automation includes live variable rate application (VRA) for various types of agrochemicals:
✔ Variable rate application of nitrogen
✔ Application of growth regulators
✔ Fungicide spraying
✔ Pre-harvest spraying (Harvest Aid VRA)
✔ Application of herbicides to control weeds before sowing (Burndown VRA)
The system automatically adjusts the volume of substances applied, analyzing the biomass of plants and adapting the treatment to their current condition.
Speed and productivity without compromise
With IntelliSense Sprayer Automation, Guardian can operate at speeds of up to 40 km/h when using VRA functions and up to 30 km/h when Selective Spray mode is on.
This level of automation can significantly reduce fertilizer and chemical losses and increase spraying productivity, which is especially important for large agricultural enterprises.
Savings and benefits
According to research by Kansas State University, the use of IntelliSense Sprayer Automation in corn fields reduced nitrogen consumption by 10% while maintaining high yields.
Thanks to precise fertilizer distribution:
Reduced costs for agrochemicals
Reduced number of refills – one 1600-gallon tank (≈ 6000 l) actually works like a 1700-gallon tank
Optimized yield due to uniform plant nutrition
The future of spraying is already here
IntelliSense Sprayer Automation is the first step towards full automation of spraying, which not only saves resources, but also increases yields due to precise application of fertilizers and chemicals.
How important do you think such innovations are for agribusiness? Are you ready to implement such technologies in your fields? Share your opinion in the comments!
