Articles by Geert Hekkert

At the machine demonstration of the Deltaplan Agrarisch Waterbeheer (Delta Plan for Agricultural Water Management) held in the Van Pallandtpolder in the Dutch village of Middelharnis, the Agra-Trac made its first public appearance, equipped with an APV harrow. Photos: Peter Roek

24-04 | News

Agra-Trac hybrid tool carrier makes public debut in the field

A Q-CTRL magnetometer. Photo: Q-CTRL.

18-04 | News

Quantum navigation offers GPS-free solution for autonomous farming

Polybot with a weed from the field. Photo: Polybot.

17-04 | News

Polybot project receives €220,000 to develop AI-powered harvesting robot

The Eco-Clipper AM 5, AgriRobot’s fully electric autonomous mower prototype, will serve as a test platform for AI-powered navigation and certified autonomy in the AgRibot project. Photo: AgriRobot.

15-04 | News

AgriRobot joins €4.97M EU project to advance autonomous farm robotics

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

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Geert Hekkert Chief editor of Future Farming