Vicon DM Sensor
Vicon DM Sensor Brings Real Time Precision to the Field
The Challenge
Managing the Silage Puzzle
Producing high-quality silage and hay is a balancing act. Farmers must manage costs, weather windows, and crop quality, all while meeting the growing demand for efficiency and sustainability.
Traditionally, the dry matter (DM) value of the crop, one of the most critical indicators of forage quality, is only measured at the end of the harvesting process. By then, it’s too late to adjust settings or strategy. For many, that means missed opportunities and reduced feed value.
Solution
Real-Time Insight from the Start
To tackle this challenge, Vicon, part of Kverneland Group, has developed an intelligent new solution: the Vicon Dry Matter Sensor.
Mounted on the disc mower conditioner, the sensor continuously measures the crop’s dry matter content as it passes through the mower. Farmers and contractors instantly see live data on their tractor terminal or mobile device, gaining the insight needed to adjust conditioning intensity, swath formation, or mowing strategy on the go.
Benefits
Turning Data into Decisions
By visualising data as a field heat map, the solution provides an overview of every mowing job. Operators can plan the next steps, from tedding and raking to baling and storage, based on the actual crop condition.
Beyond the immediate job, farmers and contractors gain access to historical data for smarter planning in future seasons. The information can be shared with advisors, contractors, or agronomists, strengthening collaboration across the farming chain.
This is Smart Farming in action, where precise, sensor-based insight leads to better forage quality, lower losses, and more sustainable production.
People
Voices from the Kubota Community
Behind every new technology are the people who bring it to life.
For Per Sørensen and his team in Kerteminde, Denmark, developing the DM Sensor is not just about precision engineering, it’s about giving farmers practical tools that make their work more effective and rewarding.
Their goal: empower users with technology that makes each decision count, from the first pass in the field to the final bale in the barn
“The DM Sensor is a fully automated solution that provides real-time data and facts during mowing,” says Per Sørensen, Product Director for Disc Mowers at Kverneland Group.
“Today, dry matter is typically measured at the end of the process. With the DM Sensor, that information is available from the beginning, when it’s possible to impact the complete process the most.”
Innovation for a Sustainable Future
The Vicon DM Sensor exemplifies how Kubota Group and Kverneland Group work together to bring digital intelligence into every step of the farming process. By empowering farmers to make data-driven decisions right from the start of the forage cycle, this innovation supports a future of smarter, more sustainable, and more profitable agriculture.
For Per Sørensen and his team in Kerteminde, Denmark, developing the DM Sensor is not just about precision engineering, it’s about giving farmers practical tools that make their work more effective and rewarding.
Their goal: empower users with technology that makes each decision count, from the first pass in the field to the final bale in the barn
“The DM Sensor is a fully automated solution that provides real-time data and facts during mowing,” says Per Sørensen, Product Director for Disc Mowers at Kverneland Group.
“Today, dry matter is typically measured at the end of the process. With the DM Sensor, that information is available from the beginning, when it’s possible to impact the complete process the most.”
Innovation for a Sustainable Future
The Vicon DM Sensor exemplifies how Kubota Group and Kverneland Group work together to bring digital intelligence into every step of the farming process. By empowering farmers to make data-driven decisions right from the start of the forage cycle, this innovation supports a future of smarter, more sustainable, and more profitable agriculture.
UN Sustainable
Development Goals
The Great Plains Implement Command System contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals of achieving zero hunger, promoting industry, ensuring sustainable development and protecting life on land.
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