Articles by Geert Hekkert

Tortuga AgTech’s autonomous strawberry harvesting robot, winner of the 2024 Future Farming Ag Robot of the Year Award, is now part of Oishii’s automation strategy for vertical farms. Photo: Tortuga.

04-04 | News

Oishii acquires Tortuga AgTech to scale robotic strawberry harvesting

Carbon Robotics’ AutoTractor kit enables remote and autonomous operation of John Deere 6R and 8R tractors, with a bolt-on system that installs in under 24 hours. Designed for 24/7 operation of tasks like laser weeding, it helps reduce labor dependence and increase field productivity. Photo Carbon Robotics.

03-04 | News

Carbon Robotics launches AutoTractor kit for autonomous John Deere tractors

Hexagon’s new Robotics Division builds on its expertise in AI, sensors, and positioning to develop autonomous systems for agricultural use. Photo: Hexagon.

02-04 | News

Hexagon launches Robotics Division to drive autonomous solutions

Crop.zone’s Nucrop system combines a conductive liquid with electric applicators to desiccate crops and control weeds without herbicides. Now available in the U.S. through Big Iron Equipment. Photo: Crop.zone

27-03 | News

Crop.zone and Big Iron bring herbicide-free weed control to U.S.

Ei OPERATOR’s online training courses help farmers, manufacturers and dealers meet the UK’s BS 8646:2023 code of practice for the safe use of autonomous mobile machinery. Photo: Ei OPERATOR.

27-03 | News

Online training supports safe use of autonomous farm machinery in UK

Hexagon’s Auto Steering hardware and software are fully developed in house, enabling a seamless steering control and integration with the nertial navigation system and satellite positioning. Photo: Hexagon.

23-03 | News

Hexagon boosts autonomous farming with Septentrio acquisition

Trimble IonoGuard is available on the PTx Trimble NAV-900™ guidance controller via the latest PTx Trimble Precision-IQ firmware release and Trimble base stations that support the ProPoint GNSS positioning engine. Photo: Trimble.

21-03 | News

Trimble launches IonoGuard to protect RTK during solar storms

Autonomous robots, like SwarmBots are helping Western Australian farmers improve efficiency and reduce input costs. Photo: SwarmBots.

20-03 | News

Western Australian farms adopt robotics for efficiency and sustainability

Biome Makers' BeCrop® Farm platform integrates biological soil insights with digital agronomy platforms, aiming to help farmers optimize input use, improve soil health, and increase sustainability. Photo:

19-03 | News

Biome Makers: Soil Biology Integration with John Deere, CNH & FieldView

The Farmrobo iMog is equipped with a 90AH LFP battery. The motor offers an 8 HP gasoline internal combustion engine equivalent. With a charging time of just 2.5 to 3 hours, the robot is ready to operate swiftly, offering 4 to 5 hours of continuous operation on a single charge. Photos: Farmrobo.

11-03 | Expert opinion

Autonomy for small farmers: Opportunity or illusion?

Hekkert

Geert Hekkert Chief editor of Future Farming