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Welcome to a new edition of Ag Breakdowns, where we deep dive into the companies changing the future of agriculture! Today we are diving into GUSS Automation

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 Macro-Micro 

The global sprayer market was valued at approximately USD 5.30 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.8%, reaching about USD 6.82 billion by 2025 and USD 8.66 billion by 2030.

The orchard sprayer segment has the expectation to reach USD 1.91 billion by 2030. The growth is fueled by the increasing acreage of fruit crops and the necessity to manage pests and diseases effectively, which can threaten up to 40% of global crop production.

The global agricultural robots market was valued at approximately USD 14.74 billion in 2024, with projections indicating a CAGR of 23%, potentially reaching around USD 48 billion by 2030.

The automatic spraying robot market specifically is expected to grow from about USD 1.98 billion in 2022 to approximately USD 4.02 billion by 2030, reflecting a CAGR of about 9.14%.

Drivers of Growth:

• The increasing difficulty in finding farm laborers has led farmers to adopt autonomous solutions that reduce reliance on manual labor.

• There is a rising need for precision agriculture techniques that enhance productivity while minimizing environmental impact. Autonomous robots can apply inputs more accurately, thus improving resource efficiency.

Adoption of Autonomous robots in different regions

North America is leading the way in farming robots, with more than a third of all sales happening there. In the United States, farmers are turning to robots because they can't find enough workers and need to grow more food. You'll see most of these robots in California and Florida working with specialty crops, while farmers in the Midwest use them for large fields of crops like corn. Since paying workers is expensive, and farmers want to be more precise with their work, robots make sense - especially when the government helps pay for them.

In Europe, more and more farmers are using robots, especially in France, Italy, and Spain. The European Union helps farmers buy these robots through special programs like Robs4Crops. While robots are still expensive and sometimes don't work well with old farming equipment, more farmers are starting to use them as they learn about the benefits and get financial help.

The Asia-Pacific region is where robot farming is growing the fastest. Countries like India, Vietnam, and China are buying smaller farming robots to grow more food for their large populations. These countries also want to farm in ways that are better for the environment. The main problem is that some countries have more money and better technology than others.

In South America, big farming countries like Brazil and Argentina are slowly starting to use robots. These countries sell a lot of food to other parts of the world and are spending more money on new farming technology.

The Middle East and Africa are also starting to use more farming robots, especially drones and robots that remove weeds. Farmers there want to grow more food while spending less money. However, fewer farmers in these regions use robots compared to other parts of the world because the technology is expensive and not everyone has access to it.

 The Value Chain 

Company History

In 1982, Dave and Bob Crinklaw started Crinklaw Farm Services (CFS), a small farming business with just two tractors that could spray 40 acres a day. But, as their business grew, Dave saw ways to make farming work better, which led him to start creating new solutions for common farming problems.

This innovative drive led Dave to guide CFS in creating groundbreaking equipment:

• The industry's first 3 and 4-row vineyard sprayers

• Mechanical vineyard pruners

• The Tree-See orchard sprayer

Their deep understanding of agricultural challenges, built through decades of hands-on experience in the San Joaquin Valley, which made each innovation more impactful than the last.

By late 2007, they began looking into something new - a sprayer that could work without a driver. But then, they had to wait until 2014, when the technology for guiding vehicles finally became good enough for them to start building and testing early versions of GUSS.

After spending years making improvements, they delivered their first GUSS machines to customers in late 2019. This success was so promising that they created GUSS Automation LLC as its own company, which meant farmers everywhere could now use this new technology.

Meet GUSS, an unmanned precision spraying robot

The original GUSS is built for large-scale orchards, using GPS, LiDAR, and cameras to navigate and detect weeds, featuring adjustable booms (18-22 feet) and a 600-gallon tank.

We also have the mini GUSS, which comes in 3 configurations

This compact version is tailored for vineyards and smaller orchards, offering the same autonomous capabilities for tighter spaces. It has special implements for vineyards and high density orchards.

The Herbicide GUSS

The Herbicide GUSS specializes in targeted weed control, using precision sensors to reduce chemical use by up to 90%.

The Electric GUSS

The first fully electric autonomous sprayer on the market

Industry Impact

These machines make it much easier to take care of orchards and vineyards. One person can watch several sprayers at once from a safe distance, while the machines use GPS and other tools to spray chemicals exactly where needed.

This helps farmers save money. It also keeps workers safer by keeping them away from harmful chemicals, and it's better for the environment since less spray is wasted. Most farmers make back their money within 1-3 years. The system works well for both small and large farms. Best of all, it's precise and quick to set up, solving the headaches that come with traditional spraying.

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