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VIDEO | Robots, autonomy and electrification at World AG Expo

24-02-2023 | Article

VIDEO | Robots, autonomy and electrification at World AG Expo

The Augmenta Mantis is a plug-and-play solution that is mounted on the roof of the tractor. - Photo: Anne van der Woude

22-02-2023 | Article

Augmenta Mantis crop camera: an asset, but enough room for improvement

Vino Farms works with John Deere tractors. These now operate autonomously with Bluewhite's kit. - Photos: Maxence Guillaumot

21-02-2023 | Article

Working with Bluewhite’s autonomous tractor kit: ‘It paid for itself after one season’

California is the biggest agricultural producer in the US. But the state appears to be in the backseat when it comes to autonomous farming technology. The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health decided that there wasn’t enough evidence to determine if autonomous equipment was safe enough. - Photo: Monarch Tractor

20-02-2023 | Article

How over-regulating hinders autonomous farming technology

The Traxx Concept H2 prototype is fuelled by hydrogen. - Photos: Mick Roberts

17-02-2023 | Article

These 3 ag robots made their debut at FIRA 2023

To vary the applications the Teyme Weta autonomous sprayer robot uses real time Lidar and laser vision systems. - Photos: Mick Roberts

16-02-2023 | Article

Autonomous sprayer robot for vineyards applies variable rates

ExactShot places starter fertiliser precisely onto seeds as they are planted in the soil. - Photo: John Deere

16-02-2023 | Article

Scientist Susanne Schmidt: ‘ExactShot precision fertilisation is a piece of the puzzle’

An example of how weed identication can reduce use of herbicides. Sensors mounted on the sprayer boom locate weeds, pests and diseases, identified by AI algorithms with software then operating single nozzles to apply targeted treatments. - Photo: Exxact Robotics

14-02-2023 | Article

Spraying with better weed identification

World FIRA 2023 attracted record numbers of field robot manufacturers and participant and confirmed the increasing uptake of ag robotics.

10-02-2023 | Article

Biggest FIRA ever confirms rising interest in ag robotics

FuelPositive's system to make green ammonia to be used as fertiliser on-farm fits in 3 standard 20-foot shipping containers. - Photos: FuelPositive

07-02-2023 | Article

Making green ammonia for fertiliser and fuel on-farm