Salford Group Celebrates Commitment to Innovation with 2025 AE50 Awards for Tillage and Application Equipment - Salford Group Inc.

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Salford, Ontario, January 14, 2025 — Salford Group is proud to announce that two of their products released in 2024, the AB640 Air Boom Applicator and the Precision Row Crop Cultivator, have been recognized with 2025 AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE). These prestigious awards honor the top 50 innovations in agricultural, food, and biological systems engineering each year. This year the awards will be presented on February 11th in Louisville, Kentucky just prior to National Farm Machinery Show. Salford will have a display at the Farm Machinery Show dedicated to their award-winning products, in booth 7623, from February 12-15.

Advancing Agricultural Efficiency with the AB640 Air Boom Applicator – Salford’s AB640 sets a new standard for efficiency and precision in fertilizer application. Its 90-foot boom and 640-cubic-foot hopper allow producers to cover more ground in less time, reducing soil compaction while maintaining accurate application rates. “The AB640 is a reflection of Salford’s commitment to advancing productivity for producers,” said Gavin Held, Product Manager for Application Equipment at Salford. “By combining high capacity, advanced metering technology, and industry-leading application widths, the AB640 helps producers achieve their crop fertility goals with fewer passes and less fuel.”

Row Crop Cultivation Redefined – The Row Crop Precision Cultivator is an advanced solution for mechanical weed control and crop management. With a unique combination of high-speed capability enabled by precision guided row alignment, and hydraulic down pressure zones with section control, this cultivator ensures effective weed removal and minimal crop damage. Josh Kettle, Product Manager for Ground Engaging Equipment, highlighted the impact of this innovation: “The Row Crop Precision Cultivator empowers producers to adopt sustainable practices while achieving exceptional results. Its camera and wand precision guidance systems and adjustable configurations make it an invaluable tool for organic and conventional operations needing improved mechanical weed control.”

A Commitment to Producers through Innovation – These awards underscore Salford’s commitment to producing high-quality, durable farm equipment with a performance advantage. “At Salford, innovation is not just a value—it’s a promise to producers,” stated David Webster, President of Salford Group. “The recognition of the AB640 and Row Crop Precision Cultivator as AE50 winners affirms our dedication to engineering solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern agriculture.”

Salford Group extends its gratitude to the ASABE for this recognition, as well as Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network Ltd. (CAAIN) for their support in the development of the Row Crop Precision Cultivator.

For more information about the AB640, the Row Crop Precision Cultivator, or Salford Group’s full range of products, visit www.salfordgroup.com.

About Salford Group: Salford Group is a leading manufacturer of innovative agricultural equipment, specializing in soil management and precision application systems. With a legacy of engineering excellence, Salford Group continues to support agricultural producers in achieving efficiency and sustainability.

Media Contact: Anson Boak, Marketing Manger, Salford Group
Email: anson.boak@salfordgroup.com or Phone: (519) 485-3977 ext 17175


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