NEWS RELEASE July 17, 2025
JDLink™ Boost Enhances Machine Connectivity on Australian Farms
Crestmead, Queensland (17 July, 2025) — AUSTRALIAN farmers have put John Deere's new JDLink™ Boost to the test and it has come through with flying colours in providing satellite connectivity between machines, even in areas with no mobile coverage.
Connectivity is widely recognised as one of the biggest challenges facing Australian farmers, but it is now being overcome through the power of satellite technology.
The new JDLink Boost option is the result of John Deere's partnership with Starlink from the SpaceX network, providing farmers navigating rural connectivity challenges with the opportunity to fully leverage precision agriculture technologies.
John Deere Australia and New Zealand Production and Precision Ag Marketing Manager, Royce Bell, said the technology was put to the test in real-world conditions during seeding, spraying and cotton picking in Queensland and New South Wales, where farmers were excited by the ability to access John Deere Operations Center™ in real time.
"JDLink Boost is a game-changer for farmers in rural and remote areas — it streamlines connectivity and provides seamless access to critical data and your team at the time you need it most for informed and timely decision-making," Mr Bell said.
"Farmers in areas with marginal mobile service coverage on their farms can now connect and take full advantage of John Deere's precision agriculture applications and all of their benefits."
John Deere Manager of Production Systems Services, Max Cusack, said the team was excited to expand its initial testing program to all customers across Australia and New Zealand.
"From the testing we have seen the ability to stay connected to allow farmers to make better decisions from the cab thanks to the guest Wi-Fi," Mr Cusack said.
"And more importantly, it allows managers to see how connected machines are operating in real time across their farm and fleet."
After revealing JDLink Boost on the 9RX 830 at Farmfest in Toowoomba, Qld, in June, it was clear farmers were eager to get it their hands on the technology.
"Farmers all around the country will be able to see JDLink Boost on the 9RX 830 demo machines this year, but even better, they can put it into their own machines for this harvest and reap the benefits," Mr Cusack said.
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JDLink Boost is a game-changer for farmers in rural and remote areas.
JDLink Boost adds the next layer to John Deere's precision technology strategy and will enhance the performance of a range of systems including:
- John Deere Operations Center to assist farmers to plan, monitor and analyse
- Access to remote monitoring and alerts to identify issues as they occur to ensure equipment is running at optimal levels
- In-field data sharing in real time for more efficient application of resources and reduced waste
- See & Spray™ Select for real-time transmission of agronomic and machine data from sensors and cameras mounted on the sprayer, enabling immediate analysis and response
- Harvest automation through integration of sensors and systems that control combines to improve harvest efficiency
- John Deere Connected Support™ so customers and dealers can respond faster to any issues, with access to solutions like Expert Alerts, Service ADVISOR™ Remote, and Remote Display Access
Mr Bell said the faster and more reliable connectivity would not only assist in responding to issues quickly, but also assist in predicting maintenance recommendations, thereby reducing downtime and ultimately boosting operational efficiency.
"With real-time access to data we can help farmers schedule maintenance activities at convenient times, reduce unexpected breakdowns and ensure equipment is always operating at its best," Mr Bell said.
"JDLink Boost enables secure transmission to Connected Support, allowing technicians to remotely diagnose issues with equipment and speeding up repairs, saving farmers time and money."
JDLink Boost is available to order now, in stock and ready for harvest this year.
For more information about JDLink Boost, contact your local John Deere dealership.
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