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The colossal CR11 combine harvester from New Holland is manufactured in Zedelgem, Belgium. It showcased its capabilities in Germany's Magdeburger Börde region, where, under optimal conditions, it reportedly threshes up to 120 tons of wheat per hour. – Photo’s: Bob Karsten

09-12-2024 | Article

All the Ins and Outs of the CR11 beast from New Holland

An on-board hydrogen fuel cell on the Smilla H₂ powers a generator to recharge a Li-ion battery pack. – Photos: Ecothea

09-12-2024 | Article

Zero emission multifunction robot of Italian company Ecothea

It remains unclear whether XAG plans to restart production of the R150 at some point in the future. – Photo: XAG

02-12-2024 | Article

Challenges facing agricultural robotics: production halts and a market shift

The first users of the Galileo CupWheel are unanimously positive about the traction properties of these tires. In particular, they provide exceptional grip on slippery and wet surfaces, which users attribute to the tire’s ultra-flat deformation, even at low pressures of 0.4 bar .- Photos: Mark Pasveer

28-11-2024 | Article

Users on the Galileo CupWheel: More traction and an even footprint

LaserWeeder from the U.S.-based Carbon Robotics in action at Dutch vegetable farm Van den Einden. – Photos: Peter Roek

26-11-2024 | Article

Dutch grower: ‘This is the machine that gives us excellent results’

At first glance, the Fendt e107 S Vario looks very similar to the diesel-powered 207 Vario. However, the absence of an exhaust pipe immediately stands out. There’s no three-cylinder engine idling. Once you select a direction, the electric motor begins running at an idle speed of 800 rpm. Outside the tractor, the motor's hum is clearly audible, but inside the cabin, it’s hardly noticeable—especially with the radio on. – Photos: Jacco van Erkelens

25-11-2024 | Article

Test drive with Fendt e107 S Vario featuring an onboard battery pack

At the Wieringermeerpolder, an autonomous Fendt tractor equipped with the iQuus Autonomy system was put to the test at Bloembollenbedrijf Ruiter-Wever. The innovative technology, developed by Dutch manufacturer GPX Solutions, offers farmers the opportunity to optimize labor and fieldwork with minimal supervision. While the system shows great promise, farmers are eager for improvements like reverse functionality to enhance its capabilities. – Photo: Theo Galama

21-11-2024 | Article

Bright prospects for the unmanned tractor – Especially with reverse capability

Spot spraying trials by Syngenta show reduced phytotoxicity from spot spraying delivers significant yield increases in sugar beet and grassland. – Photos: Mick Roberts

18-11-2024 | Article

Spot spraying pays dividends

Photos: FBN

14-11-2024 | Article

Aggressive growth continues at FBN, evolving to meet members’ needs

The American edition of the premier robotics event for open-field crops, FIRA, attracted 2,200 attendees from 38 countries to Woodland, California, from October 22 to 24. Among them were 500 growers, who primarily focused on evaluating weed control machines. – Photos: René Koerhuis

12-11-2024 | Article

FIRA USA 2024 – Drones take over aerial spraying