GPS technology to expand the frontiers of farming

IT’S Star Trek meets Massey Ferguson. Think Dr Spock in wellies and Captain Kirk aboard a combine.

Instead of the Star Ship Enterprise soaring at warp speeds through the galaxies, think four-wheel-drive tractor in the pitch black of a Co Laois night, with no lights and a field to plough. “I canna’ do it Capain’. It’s just too dark,” Scottie would no doubt say, struggling to see where he’s going.

“Computer, activate the CharterNav Global Positioning Guidance System!” Captain Kirk would order.