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Agricultural research operations rely on a diverse fleet of tractors, harvesters, sprayers, and other specialized machines to execute trials efficiently and at the right moment in the season. Keeping these assets operational is increasingly challenging as equipment becomes more complex, combining mechanical, electronic, and software components that vary across manufacturers. This creates a layered maintenance challenge: managing mixed fleets, responding to breakdowns, relocating machinery, and securing the right technical expertise when and where it is needed, all while keeping field activities on schedule.
In Brazil, this challenge is typically addressed through internal coordination, third-party service providers, and manufacturer-recommended partners. The original equipment manufacturer rarely provides direct support and instead relies on external service networks with varying capabilities. Support is often fragmented across brands, regions, and technical specialties, and service capacity is limited even in locations with relatively strong supplier ecosystems. This limited access to consistent, high-quality service across regions and equipment types results in delays in repair, operational disruption, and additional burden on researchers and agronomy teams.
We believe this challenge may not be solved by a single provider or intervention, but through a coordinated combination of capabilities that improve uptime and simplify maintenance across mixed fleets. This could include multibrand technical support, preventive or predictive maintenance approaches, digital tools, fleet management solutions, or new service models that better connect expertise with field needs. Ultimately, Bayer is seeking approaches that enable more reliable equipment support, allowing teams to focus on generating field data, validating product performance, and bringing better solutions to farmers.
We are looking for ways to improve the use, maintenance, and uptime of agricultural machinery fleets, particularly in the context of managing diverse, multibrand equipment and accessing reliable technical support. The ideal partner would enable reliable, multibrand technical support, including repair, preventive or predictive maintenance, and guidance on proper equipment use. While partners offering an end-to-end solution would be ideal, we welcome technologies addressing specific components of the challenge that can be combined into a broader approach. We are seeking partners based in Brazil or willing to establish operations locally. Bayer is open to collaborating closely, including supporting business model development, connecting with manufacturers, and piloting solutions in real-world conditions.
- Multibrand repair and field service with defined service levels (SLAs)
- Remote diagnostics for mechanical, electronic, or software issues
- Training solutions for proper equipment use and upkeep
- Technician dispatch and repair coordination platforms
- Equipment rental or managed fleet models
- Repair referral or assistance network models
- Applicable to agricultural or heavy-duty machinery
- Addresses at least one aspect of maintenance, repair, or uptime
Bayer’s vision of #HealthForAll, #HungerForNone drives our need to strengthen innovation capabilities in all areas of agriculture. We know we can’t accomplish this alone, so we're always interested to hear about novel, early-stage scientific innovations that can contribute to feeding the world without starving the planet. You have our commitment to take a look, match with our R&D priorities and provide you timely feedback.
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