Industry
Potato
Challenge
Arthur Mooney & Sons wanted to gain more visibility on where the marketable potatoes are growing within their fields. They aimed to develop a general understanding of good and bad spots to then focus on finding out why this is the case.
Results
By integrating HarvestEye technology, Arthur Mooney & Sons have improved their ability to size potatoes accurately and gain valuable insights into their fields. This has led to better management of their resources and enhanced productivity.
Key Product & Crop
HarvestEye 2.0, HarvestEye Handheld, Potato
'HarvestEye have been great to work with'
'Super prompt customer service'
About your Customer
Arthur Mooney & Sons Ltd. is a potato farming and processing company based in Souris, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Known for its quality potatoes, it is part of the province's robust potato industry, which is essential to the local economy. The company has modernized its operations with government-backed funding to upgrade equipment and meet industry standards, improving both productivity and efficiency.The Challenge
Arthur Mooney & Sons Ltd. faced the challenge of needing better visibility into where the marketable potatoes were growing within their fields. They aimed to identify the good and bad spots to understand the underlying reasons for these variations. This insight was crucial for optimizing their farming practices and enhancing productivity.
The Solution
Arthur Mooney & Sons discovered HarvestEye technology as a potential solution to their challenge. After a positive initial interaction on pricing and integration, as noted by Chad Mooney, they decided to implement the HarvestEye 2.0 system on their conveyor to size potatoes moving into storage. They also installed the system on a large Allen Equipment harvester to gain data insights for the 2024 Harvest. Additionally, the HarvestEye handheld device was used throughout the summer for managing and monitoring research trials. Chad Mooney remarked, 'HarvestEye have been great to work with' and appreciated the 'super prompt customer service.'
The Results
The integration of HarvestEye technology led to several significant improvements for Arthur Mooney & Sons Ltd. The company saw enhanced productivity and increased visibility on where the marketable potatoes were growing. This technology provided valuable data insights for the 2024 Harvest and enabled better resource management. The metrics showed an 'Enhanced' improvement in productivity, 'Increased' visibility on marketable potatoes, 'Super prompt' customer service response time, and valuable data insights gained for the 2024 Harvest. These results underscore the effectiveness of HarvestEye technology in meeting Arthur Mooney & Sons' needs.
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