John Deere Equipment Grants US Farmers The ‘Right To Repair’

On Sunday, the American Farm Bureau Federation and farm machinery manufacturer Deere & Co signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that guarantees farmers the right to repair farm equipment themselves or hire an independent technician.

Customers of John Deere in the US are now permitted to perform their equipment repairs. One of the biggest agricultural equipment manufacturers in the world is Deere and Company.

Farmers were previously restricted from using less expensive independent repair options in favor of authorized parts and service providers.

The Farm Bureau's agreement with Deere "will ensure farmers everywhere can repair our equipment," Farm Bureau president Zippy Duvall said at the federation's convention in Puerto Rico.

"This will allow you and your independent mechanics to identify and repair problems," he explained. "You will have access to the necessary diagnostic tools and information. And you'll pay a fair and reasonable price for it."

Deere's vice president of ag and turf marketing, Dave Gilmore, stated that “To ensure that farmers continue to have the tools and resources to diagnose, maintain, and repair their equipment, the company looks forward to working with the farm group and our customers in the months and years to come."

According to the MOU document, it aims to resolve the "right to repair" debate in the private sector rather than through legislation or regulation. The agreement benefits farmers and independent repair facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico for the "lawful operation and upkeep of Agricultural Equipment”.

The MOU states, among other things, that equipment owners and independent technicians cannot jeopardize any safety measures or protocols on the equipment; that Deere's intellectual property, including its software, is protected from infringement; and that no federal or state emissions control requirements can be jeopardized as a result of modifications made to the machinery.

The "right-to-repair" movement has gained traction as input costs and repair costs have risen in recent recession years.

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