Agricultural production suffers losses due to inefficient processes
Agriculture is an industry where the price of a mistake is measured in yield, not in fines for an incorrect report. Outdated approaches to training agronomists and managing fields lead to losses that are baked into the cost of production and hurt profitability. Meanwhile, most decisions are still made based on intuition rather than proven scenarios.
The problem is especially acute in personnel training.
A novice agronomist gets theory in a classroom, and the first field visit becomes an exam with real risks: an incorrectly assessed growth stage, a missed pest, an error in the fertilization plan — and yield losses become a fact.
Experienced mentors are overloaded, seasonality prevents year-round training, and the price of every mistake grows with the scale of the farm.
Digitalization of the agricultural sector partially solves the data collection problem — sensors, satellite imagery, accounting systems. But data is useless if a specialist does not know how to interpret it and act in a non-standard situation.
That's where VR in agriculture comes in: virtual simulations allow an agronomist to practice complex scenarios — from assessing seedlings to dealing with drought — without risking the real crop.
At truetech.by, we build such solutions. We develop VR simulators and digital tools that turn a farm's accumulated experience into training programs.
As a result, agronomists reach effective performance faster, and managers get predictable processes instead of losses caused by the human factor.
Benefits of VR/AR/MR for your business
People decide the harvest. In agriculture, an operator's mistake is a loss that cannot be fixed until the next season: defects during equipment calibration, incorrect fertilizer dosage, untrained staff at the sorting line. Implementing augmented reality covers these risks where traditional briefings are powerless.
Reduced training time is the first benefit you will notice in the first weeks. Instead of a two-week internship with a mentor, a new employee practices actions in a virtual scenario in 2-3 days and operates real equipment with confident skills rather than learning the hard way.
Improved operational accuracy is the second, equally important benefit. AR hints directly in the field or at the production site tell the operator the optimal parameters in real time.
The employee stops working "by eye", which means less raw material waste and more consistent results at every stage.
Higher yields are the natural outcome of the first two points. When staff act faster and more accurately, and quality control no longer depends on the human factor, every hectare and every ton of product generates more revenue. This is the efficiency that drives businesses to go digital.
At truetech.by, we combine industry expertise with professional VR/AR equipment and proven scenarios for the agricultural sector. These are not laboratory toys but working tools that pay for themselves in the first season.
Tell us about your challenge — we will show exactly how VR/AR/MR will cut costs and strengthen your production.
VR/AR/MR solution formats for production tasks
Production needs not technology for its own sake, but measurable results: fewer downtimes, faster staff training, and higher safety. That is why we select a specific format for each task — from a simple 3D model to a full-scale agricultural machinery simulator.
| Format | What task it serves | What it gives production |
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| 3D models and virtual tours | Show new equipment, line, or workshop without stopping operations | Fast approval of decisions, clear presentations for partners and investors |
| VR simulators of agricultural machinery | Training machinery and equipment operators without risk to equipment | Practice skills anytime, no fuel consumption, no breakdowns |
| AR instructions | Maintenance and repair of equipment right in the field | Reduced downtime: the worker sees hints overlaid on the actual machine |
| Projection solutions | Dispatch rooms, training classes, demonstration zones | A shared picture for a group of specialists without individual headsets |
| Mixed reality | Field planning, logistics, quality control | Data overlay onto real space — deviations are visible immediately |
This breakdown covers all typical agricultural scenarios: from initial employee familiarization with equipment to regular training on complex operations.
truetech.by selects the format according to budget and deadlines: you can start with a compact demo version and then expand it into a full-fledged training complex.
As a result, you get not "technology for technology's sake" but a working tool that integrates into existing processes and pays for itself through lower costs for fuel, repairs, and equipment downtime.
Stages of implementing VR/AR/MR in agricultural production
Implementing VR/AR/MR in agricultural production is not buying a "box" but a phased project with clear control points. We structure the work so that you see a result at every step and can influence it. Below is the standard path that most of our agricultural clients follow.
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Brief and process audit — we record the task: staff training, equipment demonstration, quality control, or a virtual tour of the enterprise. We study your production processes and determine where VR/AR will deliver a quick effect.
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Concept and project approval — we present the usage scenario: how an employee or client will interact with the solution. We agree on the format, scope, and acceptance criteria to avoid misunderstandings at the start.
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Development plan with stages — we break the project into short iterations with dates and areas of responsibility. You see the schedule, understand what will be ready in a week, a month, a quarter, and control the progress of VR deployment in production.
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Solution development — we create a prototype, then a full version. At this stage, you receive intermediate results — test scenarios that can be checked on real equipment or with your data.
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Testing and pilot launch — we launch the solution in a limited area: in a training room, warehouse, or demonstration pavilion. We train your staff, collect feedback, and make final adjustments.
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Full launch and support — we hand over the solution for operation, set up update channels and technical support. We stay in touch after launch: help with refinements, adapt scenarios to new tasks, and support production throughout its entire usage period.
Each stage ends with a concrete result: a document, prototype, or working version. This approach has already helped agricultural companies reduce staff training time and clearly show products to clients without additional costs for logistics and demonstration samples.
What is included in the delivery of a VR/AR/MR project
We hand over the project so that you do not depend on the contractor at any stage. The delivery package includes everything needed to launch, operate, and develop the VR/AR solution with your own team — from documentation to source code.
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Working documentation — description of the architecture, usage scenarios, and settings. This is a clear instruction for your specialists, not a technical reference for developers.
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Source code — the complete project code without restrictions. You can transfer it to another team, modify it, or extend functionality for new tasks without our involvement.
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Access and accounts — all logins, passwords, and administrator rights are transferred to your side. We leave no "black boxes": you have full control of the system.
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Staff training — hands-on sessions for employees who will work with VR/AR tools. Agronomists and operators master the interface in a couple of days rather than studying technical documentation.
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Instructions and regulations — short guides for end users: how to start a scenario, what to do in case of failure, how to organize the workplace. Suitable for quickly onboarding new employees.
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Support plan — for the first months after launch, we stay in touch: fix issues, answer questions, and help with adaptation.
We conduct training on real scenarios from your production: from simulating equipment operation to practicing emergency response procedures.
As a result, employees use VR/AR tools as part of their routine, and you have all the resources to develop the project without being tied to a specific vendor.
Such a package eliminates the main risk of any digital project — dependence on the developer. You get not just a ready-made application but an asset that stays in the company and drives production efficiency growth.
Case study: how a VR simulator improved the efficiency of an agricultural holding
The agricultural holding Zeleny Krai faced a typical seasonal problem: hundreds of temporary workers during harvesting made mistakes in sorting and handling equipment — losses reached up to a quarter of the yield.
Conventional training took weeks, but by the start of the harvest, skills remained uneven. We proposed developing a VR simulator to practice key operations before going into the field.
Instead of lectures and briefings, employees went through scenarios in a virtual copy of the production site. The simulator is built on the WebVR platform, so it is accessible from any laptop or tablet — no need to buy expensive headsets for every seasonal worker.
Training became short and safe: mistakes were made in a virtual environment, not on a real harvester.
Implementation results
In the first season of using the simulator, harvest losses fell by 20%. The main effect came from quickly leveling up skills: new employees reached target productivity twice as fast. The number of equipment breakdowns due to incorrect operation also decreased.
The holding's management received clear analytics for each worker — scenario completion time, number of errors, readiness to enter the field. This made it possible to plan teams more accurately and avoid downtime.
Right after the first results, we received a repeat order to expand the training program to other areas of the farm.
This case is our flagship in the agricultural sector. It shows how VR technologies solve practical problems: improve efficiency, reduce losses, and pay off quickly. If your business is involved in agricultural production, we can adapt the same scenario to your processes.
How to choose the right VR/AR/MR format for your task?
The choice of format starts with the task, not the technology. The same project for training operators, showcasing equipment to investors, or monitoring at a field station requires different solutions.
In agricultural production, key factors are operating conditions: where the employee works — in the field, greenhouse, or warehouse — and what measurable result is needed: fewer errors, faster onboarding, clear reporting for management.
VR provides full immersion when the real environment cannot be safely recreated: simulating work on a combine, a virtual tour of the farm for partners. AR works in real space and is convenient for instructions directly on equipment.
MR combines both approaches when you need to work collaboratively with a digital model of a field or workshop and immediately discuss changes.
Agricultural enterprises have specific requirements: bright sun, dust, unstable signal on the premises, and working with gloves.
Therefore, choosing a format is not about picking the "more modern" option but an engineering and methodological process that takes into account who will use the solution and under what conditions.
The right format pays off where an unsuccessful one causes staff rejection already at the pilot stage.
We help you choose not just VR, AR, or MR, but a scenario that fits into your production process. For some tasks, browser-based VR solutions are suitable — no installation required.
At truetech.by, we start with a consultation: you describe your farm's typical tasks, and we suggest a format for your conditions.
A couple of short questions now will save months of development — changing the format after the start is always more expensive than choosing it correctly.
Frequently asked questions about implementing VR/AR/MR
Before implementing VR/AR/MR in agricultural production, questions arise about VR: is it safe, how is data protected, and is it compatible with current equipment. We answer the most common ones — briefly and to the point.
Is it safe to work with VR equipment?
Modern headsets do not affect vision if the usage routine is followed. We build in breaks every 20–25 minutes, and employee onboarding takes no more than 10 minutes. For field conditions, we use protected models that are resistant to dust and temperature fluctuations.
How is company data protected?
Information about employees and production processes remains within your perimeter. We work on your servers or in a closed cloud environment, with access separated by roles. Data is transmitted over secure channels — third parties do not get access.
Is the technology compatible with our equipment?
For AR hints, a tablet or smartphone that is already used on the farm is enough. For VR training, one kit per site is needed — it plugs into a standard power outlet. Integration does not require replacing your equipment fleet and does not disrupt current processes.
What are the timelines and how is the budget formed?
We show the first prototype 5–7 days after the brief so you can see the result immediately. The full project takes from two weeks to three months depending on the number of scenarios. The cost estimate is transparent: calculated before the start, with no hidden payments. You pay for reducing losses and increasing operational speed.
Order VR/AR/MR development for your production
Leave a request on the website — it will take a couple of minutes, and we will get back to you right away with a project cost estimate.
In agricultural production, VR and AR solve specific business tasks: accelerate staff training, reduce equipment downtime, and improve work safety. We understand the specifics of the agricultural sector, so we offer a solution, not abstract "VR for VR's sake".
The work timeline looks like this:
- You leave a request or call us — and tell us what task you want to solve.
- We have a call and clarify details: number of employees, processes, whether you already have them or are just planning.
- We prepare a detailed cost and timeline estimate — within 1–3 days after the brief.
- We agree on the project solution and fix the cost estimate and dates in the contract.
- We develop, test, and launch the solution — you get a ready-made tool for your process.
- After launch, we stay in touch: fix issues, refine, and train your team.
What you get from the very first step:
- A clear estimate with no hidden conditions — you know in advance what it costs and when it will be ready.
- Adaptation to your production process, not a standard solution.
- A single point of contact and transparent reporting at every stage.
- Confidentiality: data about your production does not leave the project.
- A guarantee on the work performed and technical support after launch.
- The ability to start with a pilot to test efficiency on a small scale and then scale up.
Leave a request on the page — and within a couple of days you will know exactly how VR/AR will take root in your farm and what results it will bring. The cost estimate is free and comes with no obligation.