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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

Agronomeye's digital twin offers growers a digital 3D model of their farm that can assist in on-farm decision-making.

01-02-2023 | Article

How a digital twin can help farmers make on-farm decisions

The modular design of the Tom crop scouting robot provides the company with a configurable platform to deploy multiple technologies and applications. - Photo: Small Robot Company

24-01-2023 | Article

Modular crop scouting robot Tom lets SRC swarm out globally

The ExactShot planting technology uses sensors and robotics to place starter fertiliser precisely onto seeds as they are planted in the soil - Photo: John Deere

20-01-2023 | Article

Direct starter fertiliser application – a breakthrough

What needs to happen to make data-driven precision ag work well for farmers? Future Farming poses this question to scientists from various countries. - Photo: Canva

17-01-2023 | Article

How do we get data-driven farming to work for farmers? Part 1: The Dutch approach

The use of a small-plot precision seeder showed that precision planting can improve stand uniformity and has the potential to reduce seed costs per hectare, especially in crops with high seed input costs such as canola. - Photo: University of Adelaide

16-01-2023 | Article

Precision planting leads to better results in winter crops