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New Holland IntelliSense Automation uses a sensor on the roof to scan the swath and automatically adjust the tractor’s speed. simultaneously, the system takes over steering, allowing practically hands-free baling – Photos: Bob Karsten

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Hands-Free baling with New Holland IntelliSense automation

Strip cropping is technically the simplest mixed cropping system, but widespread use is constrained by higher labour requirements in conventional mechanised farms. Photo: Peter Roek

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Study: Autonomous strip cropping outperforms traditional methods

Tractor autonomy

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Tractor autonomy functions, connection with implements still to follow

More and more companies are introducing electric tractors. New Holland showcased its T4 Electric Power at Agritechnica 2023. Photo: New Holland

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Swedish study highlights benefits of electric, autonomous tractors

Tig'air

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Weeding with the new Tig’air from Bionalan

Technically, it’s no longer a challenge: variable seeding of maize, carrots, sugar beets, onions, and other (vegetable) crops using a task map. But is it actually being done? Future Farming asked seeder and planter manufacturers and suppliers. - Photo: Lemken

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Variable seeding with task maps is not yet common practice

The Valtra T214 of Jannick van Benthem in Marknesse (Fl.) turns automatically during drag-hose fertilization. The tractor driver has his hands free to perform other tasks, such as controlling the manure pump. - Photos: Mark Pasveer

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Three tractor drivers on automatic headland turning

Onocoy is building a global network of reference stations that is open and accessible to both new and established players in the market, making high-precision positioning more attainable worldwide. – Image: Onocoy

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Onocoy unveils cost-effective RTK service for precision positioning

Smart camera and sensor technology is rapidly gaining ground worldwide. The Dutch company Rometron has now equipped over 50 kilometers of spray booms with its Weed-IT sensors. The company, based in the Netherlands, is now 25 years old and employs 48 people. – Photos: Martin Smits

03-10 | Article

Smart Dutch sensor technology Rometron Weed-IT is gaining worldwide momentum

In-row hoeing machines are mainly used in field-grown vegetables. Expanding their use to other crops is one of the ongoing developments Lauwen is working on with the E-Vario-Weeder. Some experience has already been gained in sugar beets.

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E-Vario-Weeder hoeing machine ready for practical use