Harvest optimisation is becoming an increasingly important part of precision agriculture as farmers look for ways to reduce grain losses, improve combine performance and capture more value from every hectare.
BranValt™, formerly known as Bushel Plus Ltd., is expanding its focus on harvest optimisation technologies designed to provide farmers with greater insight into combine performance and grain losses. The company’s transition to the new global brand took effect in 2026 across its operations, dealer network and digital platforms.
The company began by developing technology to accurately measure grain loss behind combines. Its portfolio has since expanded to include harvest optimisation equipment, technical training and data-driven solutions aimed at improving harvesting efficiency.
Using Data to Improve Harvest Performance
Modern harvesting is becoming increasingly connected, with technologies such as sensors, GPS, automation, data analytics and artificial intelligence providing farmers with more detailed information about field and machine performance.
Real-time monitoring can help identify where grain losses are occurring and whether a combine is operating at optimum capacity. This allows operators to make adjustments to harvesting settings, machine speed and other operating parameters to improve throughput while reducing unnecessary crop losses.
According to BranValt, the growing adoption of harvest optimisation technology is being driven by rising labour costs, labour shortages and the need to improve productivity while controlling fuel and other operating expenses.
The global precision harvesting market is projected to grow from $21.52 billion in 2025 to $29.79 billion by 2030, according to MarketsandMarkets, reflecting increasing investment in connected agricultural machinery and precision farming technologies.
Measuring Grain Loss
Accurate grain-loss measurement is a critical component of harvest optimisation. Grain lost during harvesting represents both reduced yield and lost revenue, making it important for operators to understand how machine settings and field conditions affect performance.
BranValt’s SmartPan™ System is designed to measure grain loss behind harvesting equipment, providing operators with information that can be used to evaluate combine performance and adjust settings where necessary.
The company’s portfolio also includes MAD Concaves™ and MiniCombine™, while its Harvest Academy™ programme provides technical training for farmers and agricultural equipment professionals.
Toward More Connected Harvesting
The integration of data and machinery is changing how harvesting decisions are made. Rather than relying solely on operator experience or visual assessment, farmers can increasingly use measurable performance data to identify inefficiencies and make adjustments during harvesting.
Connected harvesting systems can contribute to improved grain recovery, reduced crop damage, better machine utilisation and more efficient use of fuel and labour.
As precision agriculture develops, harvest optimisation is expected to become increasingly integrated with broader farm-management platforms. Combining machine data with field information, yield data and other precision-agriculture technologies could give farmers a more complete picture of harvesting performance.
BranValt says its solutions are currently used in more than 45 countries through a global dealer and industry-partner network.
The company’s transition from Bushel Plus to BranValt reflects its broader positioning around harvest optimisation, bringing together equipment, data-driven technologies and technical expertise. For farmers, the underlying objective remains practical: measure harvest performance, identify losses and improve the efficiency with which crops are brought from field to grain storage.