Supporting precision and progress at Crawford’s Farm

At SoilEssentials, weโ€™re proud to work alongside farmers who embrace technology to make their operations more efficient, sustainable, and rewarding. Recently, we visited Crawfordโ€™s Farm to install the latest guidance and steering system, fully integrated with our EssentialsNet RTK network โ€” delivering greater accuracy and reliability in the field.

For Crawford, this integration of precision technology means less stress and more control during the busiest times of year. The latest guidance & steering systems from PTx Trimble – GFX-1060 display, NAV-960 receiver and APMD (AutoPilot Motor Drive) is guaranteed to make day-to-day farming operations smoother – making hard work easier. With the new system up and running, he can focus on getting the most from every pass, saving time, reducing overlap, and improving efficiency across his day-to-day work.

And timing couldnโ€™t be better โ€” Crawfordโ€™s life has become even busier recently with the arrival of his baby son, Hamish. Balancing farm life and family life is no small task, and weโ€™re delighted to know that SoilEssentials is helping make things just that bit easier.

Our EssentialsNet RTK service provides high-accuracy corrections across the UK, supporting farmers like Crawford who want to make the most of precision guidance, steering, and variable rate applications. Itโ€™s part of our ongoing commitment to helping farmers work smarter, not harder.

To ensure every customer gets the most out of their system, we also offer excellent 24/7 telephone support โ€” because we know farming doesnโ€™t stop at 5pm. Whether you need help getting set up, troubleshooting an issue, or just some friendly guidance, our expert team is always here to help.

Watch the video below to hear directly from Crawford about how this new setup is already improving life on the farm.