Students from Turkmen agricultural universities completed internships at John Deere plants in Europe
From September 13 to 20, students majoring in Agricultural Mechanization from the Turkmen Agricultural Institute and the Turkmen Agricultural University, along with their teachers, completed industrial training in Germany and the Netherlands.
The internship program was aimed at studying modern agricultural machinery and equipment from the American company John Deere, as well as applying theoretical knowledge in a production environment.
In Mannheim, the students visited the John Deere tractor plant, where they met with leading company specialists. The participants learned about the company's history, achievements, and future plans.
Particular attention was paid to studying the production process of the 6110M, 6125M, 6140M, 6155M, 6175M, 6195M, and 6R series tractors. Students observed the entire production cycle—from component manufacture to final assembly. Production processes are characterized by a high level of automation with extensive use of robotics. The company also conducts research and design work for the mid-range John Deere tractor line.
The program included a visit to the Bruchsal plant, which specializes in the production of cabins for John Deere equipment, and a central spare parts warehouse.
In Kaiserslautern, at the company's European Technology and Innovation Center, students were given training sessions on using the "Work Planner" software for planning agricultural operations. Particular attention was paid to teaching methods for digital agricultural machinery control systems.
On September 19, the delegation visited a plant in Horst, Netherlands, where mounted and self-propelled spraying equipment is manufactured. The students examined modern sprayer models and their technological capabilities.
Innovative systems were presented: "ExactApply" for precise dosing of fertilizers and crop protection products, and "See and Spray" for weed detection and spot spraying. Participants learned about the production of mounted M700i and M900i models and self-propelled R4140i and R4150i machines, including the latest R500. Students observed the assembly, painting, and final testing of the equipment.
The cultural program included visits to technical museums and historical sites.
According to Dovlet Durdyev, Head of the Department of Tractors and Agricultural Machinery at the Turkmen Agricultural Institute, the students gained valuable practical experience studying the advanced technologies of a global leader in agricultural engineering.
