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Achieve Precision and Productivity in Vineyards and Orchards with RCM

2023 | June 27

As the agricultural industry evolves, advanced technology becomes increasingly vital in vineyards and orchards. Raven’s Rate Control Module (RCM) is leading the way in this new frontier, leveraging years of knowledge and expertise in broadacre crops to optimize efficiency and productivity in vineyards and orchards.

Without controlled rates, there is a high chance of over-applying or under-applying, which leads to wasted inputs and damages to your yields and profits. This means that errors can be costly and lead to bigger issues down the road.

The Rate Control Module (RCM) is the most versatile controller on the market that addresses this challenge. This user-friendly universal controller was created to make your time in the field easier. It enables you to minimize operator errors, optimize input applications, and increase efficiency in the smartest and easiest way.

Driving Cost Efficiency and Profitability in Vineyards and Orchards

In the vineyard and orchard space, the use of inputs plays a critical role. According to a study conducted by UC Davis, herbicide, insecticide, fungicide, and fertilizer costs account for 36.6% of a vineyard’s operating expenses (excluding labor), and 11% of its total revenue.

By utilizing RCM’s advanced technology and precise rate control capabilities, vineyard and orchard owners can reduce costs significantly and increase their profits. When using the RCM for spreading applications, applicators can save up to 10% of their inputs while controlling up to four granular products. For spraying applications, RCM users prevent over-spraying and under-spraying with outstanding rate and section control.

A Universal State-of-the-Art Controller

The RCM is compatible with many ISOBUS displays on the market, including Viper® 4+, CR7®, and CR12® from Raven. Built on our legacy of application innovation, the RCM’s state-of-the-art module can run up to eight profiles, accepts device plug-ins, and instantly recognizes every program and file. It’s incredibly user-friendly, and it’s easy to calibrate, tune and troubleshoot with diagnostic tests and readings. When using RCM, you can easily navigate and manage multiple applications (products, tallies, and sensor data).


A Proven Leader in Over 200 Applications

The RCM fits a variety of applications:
  • Air Seeders and General Applicators (Self-propelled and Pull-type)
  • Spreaders (Air Boom, Spinners, and Dry manure — Self-propelled and Pull-type)
  • Air Carts
  • Generic Applicators
  • NH3 Toolbars
  • Liquid Slurry Applicators (Tanker and Draglines)
  • Liquid Fertilizer Applicators
  • Planters
  • Direct Chemical Injection
  • Scale Monitoring

Raven's Rate Control Module (RCM) offers vineyard and orchard owners a game-changing solution to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability. With its advanced technology, precise rate control capabilities, and user-friendly design, the RCM enables operators to achieve precision and productivity.

Click here to learn more about the RCM and download your Raven control module plug-and-play integration guide.

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