Precision Solutions for Orchard, Vineyard & Vegetable Growers
Ontario horticulture operations face increasing pressure:
- Higher input costs
- Tighter margins
- Labour shortages
- Spray compliance requirements
- Water management challenges
- Long-term orchard & vineyard layout precision
At OFVC 2026, GPS Ontario will be showcasing precision systems specifically designed for specialty crop growers, not broad-acre farms.
What Weβre Demonstrating at OFVC 2026
π PTX Trimble Guidance for Specialty Crops
PTX Trimble Guidance Systems
In vineyards and orchards, guidance accuracy affects:
- Permanent row structure
- Spray repeatability
- Headland performance
- Crop protection
- Operator fatigue
We will be discussing:
β WAAS vs RTX vs RTK for specialty crops
β Row-to-row repeatability year after year
β Narrow row navigation
β Permanent traffic lanes
β Multi-tractor boundary sharing
π· Advanced ISO Control for Vineyard Sprayers
PTX Trimble Advanced ISO
For vineyard sprayers, overlap equals wasted chemical.
Advanced ISO allows:
β Section control in narrow rows
β Accurate rate control
β Headland shutoff automation
β Task logging & documentation
β Compatibility with ISOBUS vineyard sprayers
This reduces:
- Chemical waste
- Over-application
- Operator guesswork
π SurePoint ChemBlade ES β Closed Chemical Handling
SurePoint ChemBlade ES
Fruit and vegetable growers are under increasing pressure for safe handling and accurate injection.
ChemBlade ES delivers:
β Closed chemical transfer
β Reduced operator exposure
β Precise injection rates
β Clean system flushing
β Consistent performance across varying speeds
β FarmEngage β Farm Data That Actually Works
Trimble Ag Software FarmEngage
FarmEngage centralizes:
- Spray records
- Field boundaries
- Prescription maps
- Machine synchronization
- Compliance documentation
For specialty crops, documentation matters.
Weβll show how to:
β Sync boundaries across multiple tractors
β Manage seasonal staff logins
β Store spray documentation
β Track job history
π§ Water Management & Surface Solutions
In high-value vegetable fields and orchards, water control impacts:
- Root health
- Disease pressure
- Uniform crop emergence
- Long-term soil structure
We will discuss:
β GNSS-controlled land forming
β Controlled slope planning
β Surface drainage design
β Precision water flow planning
Why Growers Should Visit GPS Ontario at OFVC
This isnβt about buying a display.
Itβs about improving:
- Accuracy
- Efficiency
- Labour management
- Chemical performance
- Long-term orchard layout
We integrate:
- Hardware
- Software
- ISO control
- Water management
- Training & support
All locally supported in Ontario.
Conversations You Should Have With Us
Vineyard Growers
- Am I over-applying chemical at headlands?
- What accuracy do I need for permanent rows?
- Can ISO reduce my spray overlap?
Orchard Operators
- Can I maintain straight rows over 10+ years?
- How do I re-enter the same planting pattern?
- Can I automate planting triggers?
Vegetable Producers
- Is my water management costing yield?
- Can guidance reduce transplant overlap?
- How do I track compliance documentation?
Prepare Before You Come
Bring:
- Your row spacing
- Sprayer brand & model
- Current correction source (WAAS, RTX, RTK)
- Drainage challenges
- Chemical handling concerns
Weβll walk through practical solutions.
Serving Ontario Specialty Crop Regions
GPS Ontario supports growers across:
- Niagara Region vineyards
- Norfolk vegetable operations
- Essex County horticulture
- Simcoe specialty crops
- Eastern Ontario orchards
Visit GPS Ontario at OFVC 2026
If you are serious about:
- Precision spraying
- Guidance accuracy
- Farm data management
- Water control
Stop by and letβs break down your operation properly.