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The Chameleon Card lights up to display whether the soil is wet, dry or moist. The system is now also available for farmers in Australia. - Photo: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

07-05-2024 | Article

Australian soil water sensor popular among smallholder farmers

An addition to the smart weeders catalogue is Newman from Czech technology company Ullmanna. - Photo: René Koerhuis

06-05-2024 | Article

Two more AI supported machines for selective weeding

John Deere recommends storing the receiver indoors every day. With one hand, you can disconnect the plug and then detach the dome (quick-release). However, it does require climbing. We miss some sort of step next to the hood. - Photo: Mark Pasveer.

02-05-2024 | Article

Seven GPS steering systems tested, part 2

On the roof of the tractor are the seven GPS steering systems from the tractor brands Claas (Trimble), Deutz-Fahr, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, McCormick, New Holland, and Valtra. In this TRACTOR test of GPS steering systems, Valtra leads the way, with John Deere coming in at number 2. - Photo: Mark Pasveer

30-04-2024 | Article

Seven GPS steering systems tested: Valtra leads the way, part 1

A precision planter is interesting for farmers because it gives them the precision to achieve greater cost effectiveness. - Photos: Equalizer

29-04-2024 | Article

‘Farmers increasingly interested in more precise planting’

According to Niqo Robotics, the farmers who have used the technology, reported up to 60% chemical cost savings in the early stages of spray without any compromise on efficacy. - Photos: Niqo Robotics

25-04-2024 | Article

Niqo Robotics introduces spot spraying technology that fits any sprayer

NPPL participant Henk Verdegaal (51) grows 25 hectares of hyacinths in the Netherlands. - Photos: Peter Roek

23-04-2024 | Article

Simply reducing spraying against botrytis is not possible, even with precision techniques

Agtech By Design will release a green on brown spot spraying technology, which identifies all the weeds, and is also developing a product called SpeciesSelect, which is a green on green spot spraying technology that can identify individual species of weed. - Photos: Agtech By Design

22-04-2024 | Article

New spot spraying technology for tree crops and vines

Find out what the most expensive field and harvest robots are and what they cost. - Photo: AgXeed

18-04-2024 | Article

These are the most expensive ag robots you can buy today

Checking the checkpoints ensures that a GPS system also does what it's meant to do: work accurately. Tips and tricks for maximum precision. - Photo: Mark Pasveer

16-04-2024 | Article

This is how your GPS system works accurately