How today's tractors can drive themselves & the OSR gets drilled 3 weeks early
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- Опубликовано: 5 авг 2021
- Today's tractors are capable of driving themselves if you fit the latest guidance systems. In this episode, I explain how it works. Then I take a trip in my Lotus Elan to fix the combine and we drill the oilseed rapeseed 3 weeks earlier than last year, to see if we can beat the cabbage stem flea beetle.
Harry is such a professional! Drives right up in the Lotus, hops out, speaks direct to camera, smooth as silk. That's called hitting your marks! The man deserves a BAFTA or summink.
Started on Harry's garage but now hooked on Harry's farm!
I'd love a job at Cotswold Farm Machinery just to see the cars Harry rolls up in every time he needs parts.
I’d prefer a job on Harry’s farm
@carl fx : If you are serious then write to him. Getting your dream job is a bit like picking up a girl, if you don't ask you'll never know. I worked for a motor racing team traveling the world for just over a year. Sadly my contract was not renewed but I gave it my best shot. It started with a hand written letter.
So to clear up some misconceptions on the GPS steering. A standard GS or WAAS signal gets you roughly 1 m accuracy. What this means is the GPS points that create guidance lines and field boundaries can drift up to 1 m overtime. Typically these lines and points do not shift more than a couple cm's over a couple hour period. The benefit of upgrading to a base station or cellular RTK system is that the repeatability of the lines and points will be reduced to 2 cm. For example, with Harry's current system, he could sow his field in 2021 and the line would most likely stay within a couple centimeters. However, if he wanted to use that same GPS line again in 2022, it would most likely have drifted at least a meter off it's original position. With an RTK system, that line would be within 2 cm of where it was in 2021.
The actual steering performance of the tractor or combine comes down to the hydraulic steering valve and steering controller that is reading the GPS line as the machine moves forward. So if you purchase RTK, you're not purchasing a better performing steering valve, you're purchasing repeatability year over year. I work in the machinery industry and this is one of the biggest misconceptions when looking at GPS equipment. The hardware on the tractor stays the same, so the only thing that changes is the accuracy of the line.
Note - There are some cases were there is bad satellite coverage and your GPS points/lines drift within 10-15 min of operation. This would be a scenario where upgrading to RTK is necessary to stay accurate throughout the entire field. IF you do have good satellite coverage and you don't care about repeatability, then you really don't need RTK.
Very good explanation thanks for that. I think most people are under that impression
Yeah RTK is good we have used it ridging potato beds but it gets upset if you turn the tractor off for 20 minutes or so and expect it to go back into work. Top tip leave the thing running an entire day 😂
Question: In Aust we use satellite controlled drones to map and monitor all sorts of data about the crop. It's amazingly accurate within a few cm's. What does that use ??? I presumed it was satellite because ... well it's part of name. But, you seem to think it's not accurate. I hope that ramble makes sense.
Very surprised to hear glyphosate (roundup) being used on a crop yet to be harvested. I thought it's use was very limited these days.
Love the show Harry, so informative and very professionally produced.
I am committed to organic living soil methods on a small scale. On the contrary, I enjoy your perspective from a modern day farmer with real world experience. It bridges the gap of ignorance.
And lots of lorry drivers leaving the industry because they're fed up with their lot! Just for instance the amount the driver/ employment agencies make from each driver literally kills the drivers wages. We know it's an important job yet their salaries don't reflect this. Just saying. Loving the little Elan Sprint and this channel of course!
The fact that 15 hour days are just accepted as a given in any industry is pretty shocking in this day and age. Not least in people expected to pilot 30 tons of metal down our roads. Maybe this is the start of people finally starting to appreciate professional drivers.
There's a reason much of the trucking across Western Europe is done by +45 year old Eastern Europeans. Young people have no interest anymore for those jobs due to hours and pay in those regions. And why would they be interested.
It is a problem that will only escalate in the next 10 years as these old drivers retire. It is hard to find trucks across Europe and NA. This is a bit worse in UK as forwarders can do some cherry picking at the moment. Due to the waiting times they rather take the intra EU trips when they can.
@@Steeve9292 I seriously think if drivers wages were multiplied by X2.5 only then would they start to get near the level they should be considering the responsibility and stress drivers experience. 👍
The more the demand the better for the drivers, not enough yet.
I’m 27 with a class 1 ticket but I get far more job satisfaction from operating tractors for the same money and don’t have to worry about cpc, driving hours or vosa
The first beer I ever had when when I was 16 at my uncles farm in PEI Canada. It was hot so my uncle offered me a nice cold beer. Thanks for bringing back a great memory of my Uncle Elmer.
Another instant classic. Really enjoyed getting into the details of the oil seed rape drill.
The authentic knowledge of Harry is clear to see now more than ever before.
Western Canada here. We have been using “Autosteer” since 2003. Love it. We have our own RTK base correction. No fees. Sub 2cm accuracy. No drift. We always use “A + heading” when setting up new lines. Say “0°”. (North/south). Or 90°(east west). Or for angle work eg 30°-45°.
These videos are always first rate. I came to them through the garage videos, and they have become my favorite. And I love the garage videos!
I love these video’s; the content and presentation are excellent. Harry comes across as a non-pretentious, down to earth guy who represents his industry superbly.
It's very professional. I presume Harry has a pro working with him. Do you know ?
Another excellently presented video, when Harry does them it's as though he's actually talking to you in the field.
That Fendt is some machine. I love Harry’s Farm, so informative and relaxing to watch, one of my favourite subscriptions on RUclips. 🙂👍🏻
Lovely to see the borage and the bees on it!
You said 'happy's farm' in the last sentence. What a lovely slip of the tongue! 😁
your channel is one of my favourite farming channels, along with Olly Blogs Agricontract farmer very educational and informative vids.
I wondered why I LOVE this .... And I realized why..... It so down to earth no complexity in a world of complexity.... No so called super stars.. here today gone tomorrow... Harry.... Super star.... Thanks mate.
Absolutely fascinating. Always learn something new watching Harry's Farm.
I grew up on an arable, and I remember my dad talking about radio technology and self-driving tractors. His opinion was that you would never get rid of the driver from the cab because the variables are just too great for a computer to manage. That big boulder, a broken spigot, a caught string on a baler, a choked intake, etc. Having said that, my old man farmed for fifty years and his furrows were as accurate and straight as any self-driving kit!!
Coincidentally, just read an old Evo mag which pitched Harry's Elan against the Smart roadster, MX5 and MR2.... Nice to see it's still going strong.
I am finding this series truly fascinating learning how the crops that land up in food I eat every day are farmed.
I love it when Harry gets a little excited and his voice goes up!!
In this episode of Farming Sim 2021, Harry sets up his course play mod
He explains better than farming sim. I remember this machine from the game and it was just complex cables and wires.
If you could get the Lotus in Farming Sim... 😍
Very interesting, hard work, long hours etc. Much appreciated by us non farmers. Cheers Bob
Hard work, long hours, Elan, Panerai. Farmers are so badly done to. I wish I could afford a sports car and a Panerai.
@@Trebz50 : If you work hard, you will be able to.
I really do marvel at these videos, and I’m so very grateful for your time and commitment. Time, I have no doubt is something in very short supply in Harry’s schedule! Family, Farm, Cars etc and not necessarily in that order. Thankyou.
This farmer reckons you got the order spot on.
Harry @ 11:51, " even an idiot can drive a tractor "
Jeremy Clarkson, " hold my beer "
That Elan SE sounds and looks beautiful. One if my all time favourite cars.
I have had to isolate, this is the only fresh air I've had for two days. Thanks Harry.
I'm absolutely waiting for the Metcalfe/Clarkson Farming crossover event of the century!
Great video,reminds me of my old mum telling dad take your boots and socks off outside don't want all that rapeseed all over the kitchen floor!
Was expecting Harry to get out of the tractor and wave it off to go all by itself. Love how much character the little Elan has, modern cars have none.
You know who watching your vids ….JC on how be a Farmer and then this vid Self Driving Tractor hahaha. As for me I will admit JC vids got me interested into watching learning about farming etc . So I watch JC to have a Laugh etc and You to Really Learn and am Learning . Good job
Addictive viewing. Thank you Harry for providing such a great insight into the farming world.
Fascinating as always, thanks Harry.
Another excellent, informative video 👍
Your video's are always fascinating, thank you for sharing!
Love your videos so much: a real education on so many subjects - thank you!
Keep 'em coming Harry! Great stuff.
Another brilliant educational and entertaining video, thanks Harry.
what a gent! always admire the quality content but event his casual small details like wearing a Lumiror Panerai and driving an Elan that's class !
Farming and cars makes Harry exited as well as his audience and combined with relevant facts it becomes fantastic😂
Love Harry’s enthusiasm for tech!
You got all excited just getting your a b line good job and a lovely tractor, good to see you leave the complicated jobs to john. Could we see more of John in future vide please love his fendt.
Thank you, Harry, always interesting 👍😊
Always incredibly informative.
Like your channel very much, Harry, most informative and entertaining.
Fascinating, great video thank you
Loving your videos Harry, been watching from the start!
A fascinating video and that bright yellow Elan Sprint was awesome.
Really interesting . Thanks Harry.
Great video Harry,keep 'em coming.....................................
Excellent video Harry. You go into great detail about everything love your videos. And that fendt is a beautiful tractor love my fendt. Keep up the great work.
A very interesting and informative video Harry
Really enjoy the videos from the farm👍
Nice to see Robbie Adams collecting your straw - grew up with him and his brothers a long time ago.... a very interesting overall look at modern methods, how much has changed!
I could watch these videos all day
As a new subscriber I am loving your videos Harry keep up the great content 👏👌🏻👍
Thanks Harry. A very interesting and informative video. My. How machines and indeed tractors have changed since I was working on arable farms in the 60s, 70s, and 80s
Love to see that Lotus still going ! I had an Elan SE4 back in the day, remembering the joy when it went well and the pain of reliability. Happy days...
Brilliant as always.
Harry. Great video. Brilliant editing and so informative. You and jezza are rocking the farm.
Top job and good explanations.
You have to get your semi-autonomous, self driving, satellite guided, automated, self-powered, rolling, one-man farm started on its way by aiming it at a TELEGRAPH pole?! What a world.
Great video and very informative. We own a 400 acre organic farm in Northern Italy and grown osr but our yield is only 3-4 ton x ha.
We harvested about 6 weeks ago. I am looking into an gos guided system so this was very interesting. Keep up the great content.
Wow, and it's viable at 3 to 4 tonne a Ha ? Do you get subsidies ?
...Fantastic....just Fantastic.....great videos...
As always, great vid.
As usual. Down to earth & factual. Probably too much for the general public these days. Thanks Harry.
Interesting point about sowing OSR early....please keep us posted with the progress
Hello 'Harry', yet again a really very interesting vlog on your farm, hope the weather is kind. Regards, RichardA.
Really enjoyed this. Thanks.
One of my favourite channels. Could you explain more on the Countryside Stewardship scheme in terms of the benefits you actually see on the farm?
Superb as always.
Keep those videos coming Harry !
The beauty of the GPS system for that job is you can skip every second run down the field which means you don't have to turn as tight at the headland
great vid, thanks Harry
Afternoon Harry,
I downloaded an app on my phone that does similar on my Tractor - no connection to the steering though. It uses the Galileo satellite system.
After a very similar set up routine, enter implement width, drive round the field, set up a row etc. it displays a map.
You then follow the parallel lines displayed on the screen.
Surprisingly accurate.
I'm only using it for mowing, but it helps minimise the end of cut "triangle".
Best of all it was free!
Not quite the same standard as yourself but I do have "Cruise Control" which maintains a constant ground speed up hill and down dale.
The world really has moved on since I first jumped on a Tractor in the '70's
Harry to save mucking about with A & B lines if you use the Heading Swath instead you can just line up the direction you want to be on and just mark A that way. Then its done and you can use it straight away. I've given up using A & B lines unless i want an exact precise line to go along a fence drilling etc.
Harry, you don’t need to do the full length before hitting set b, you can do it after ten feet and even if wonky it will be a straight line
Just watching it was going to say the same thing I’ve gone 5 feet before and marked my a-b lines.
This is better then the ”Godfather”. You’re turning me into a farmer, Harry!!
Awesome video as always Harry. I was talking to a farmer a few days ago, and he’s doing exactly the same as yourself, he just finished getting the barley in, and is about to drill rape seed in, he told me it’s the first time he’s ever tried it and it was all to do with the beetle, so your not alone. Let’s hope the seed excite, excites you come harvest time. Thanks Harry for sharing.
Yeah flea beetle is nationwide problem due to the EU banning the dressing that was used.
@@lewisreynolds5283 : All over the world we are faced with these ridiculous bans because one frog might have died and there's a million to one chance some chemical killed it. Some of the bans are that ridiculous.
Great video, so interesting!
Sat nav must save on fuel seed and time as always great video cheers 👍🚜
Thanks Harry lovely video very interesting , food wizard.
I have been a country boy for all 54 years of my life . Yet watching 26 minutes of your content has added so much knowledge and enjoyment to what i already know. Keep the videos coming H. Also you didn't explanation what that white funnel was on the back of the seed drill. Surely that can not be the seed hopper ?.
A bit of tractor flexing going on with his neighbour Mr Clarkson! Great episode - thanks.
Clarkson isn't Harry's neighbour, he's about fifteen miles away.
I love this channel, Harry is cross between Jack Hargreaves, John Craven & Stephen Fry. Perfect
I enjoy these video's more than the car ones. Help!
Just fascinating to watch and we can only wonder at just how much all that machinery and technology must cost. Clearly the harvest means it pays for itself but those tractors must be £200,000+ and then all the attachments…huge money invested to get a financially good harvest. We may only have a back garden Harry but watching your films gives us the feeling that we understand what being a farmer is like! 😀😀😀😀
Drilling has come along way since direct drilling with a Betteson 3 D direct drill 🤠
"A human" farmer---and very nice work indeed. Carry on!
Really interesting vid thanks 👍
Been waiting for this, love the channel Harry!
That is one beast of a tractor
Excellent as usual. We need some sunshine….
Possibly on your Cotswold farm you don't have to worry about compaction as we do in Essex on London clay, but all that weight of the tractor on a reasonably small footprint must be of concern, especially in a wet autumn.
Always interesting Harry! But you sound a lot like James May..LOL That is a compliment of sorts , as he is also a great narrator and storyteller !
Cheers Gregg.
With something like covid it is natural to want to be near your family. Drivers moving back to Europe makes emotional sense. Meanwhile in the UK pay for drivers has been kept low because of the EU drivers who were willing to accept bad conditions and low money. Employers need to up their game and pay a proper wage. Then the problem goes away. I know a couple of ex drivers who left for other work due to low pay, they could come back in the right circumstances.
I noticed in the service station the other day that DHL were advertising for class one drivers and willing to pay them 50,000 and then to hear today that Lidl will be paying their drivers 60,000 maybe this is the industry to get into
They could work with poor conditions & low pay because it was still better than their home country & the UK wasn’t their home, what they were able to earn in the Uk allowed them to be very comfortable in Eastern Europe.
GPS "good pole spotted" the old fashioned gps system 😂
That's quite a cool device...!