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Lely Horizon vs Trimble Ag Software
Both are professional tools for the agricultural sector. Lely Horizon has a provider in the Netherlands.
Lely HorizonLely (Maassluis, Netherlands)GDPR: StrongOn request (part of Lely robot package)
Stronger on 1 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
Trimble Ag SoftwarePTx Trimble, a brand of AGCO Corporation (Duluth, US)GDPR: Unknownon request
Stronger on 0 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
The key differences
- Lely Horizon is based in the Netherlands, Trimble Ag Software outside the EU.
| Criterion | Lely Horizon | Trimble Ag Software |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Strong | Unknown |
| Price | On request (part of Lely robot package) | on request |
| Origin | Netherlands | Outside EU |
Choose Lely Horizon if…
- you want a provider in the Netherlands
- you are looking for: a cow health model with early ketosis detection
- you are looking for: real-time milk production and reproduction data per cow
Choose Trimble Ag Software if…
- you are looking for: GPS guidance and auto-steering for tractors
- you are looking for: field records and a crop protection log
- you are looking for: soil sampling, grid scanning and fertiliser maps
Features of Lely Horizon
- Cow health model with early ketosis detection
- Real-time milk production and reproduction data per cow
- Automatic integration with the Lely Vector feeding robot
- Task-driven labour planning
- Insemination decision support
- Customisable dashboards and alerts
- Dutch manufacturer, EU hosting
- Disease treatment plans and disease tracking
Features of Trimble Ag Software
- GPS guidance and auto-steering for tractors
- Field records and crop protection log
- Soil sampling, grid scanning and fertiliser maps
- FarmENGAGE fleet management and task allocation
- Integration with major machine brands
- Grain contract management
- Available on mobile and web
- Agronomic recommendations via NEXT Farming
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Lely Horizon or Trimble Ag Software?
- Lely Horizon has a provider in the Netherlands. What weighs more for you decides the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is safer for your data: Lely Horizon or Trimble Ag Software?
- On the GDPR profile they don't clearly differ (strong and unknown). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for the agricultural sector.
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