Articles by René Groeneveld

Future iterations of the system could include additional AI functionalities, including optimising energy consumption and analysing soil profiles to make informed decisions about crop selection, yield predictions, and overall farm management. – Photo: Jos Withers

10:00 | Article

Australian AI irrigation system saves resources and optimises crop management

PlasmaLeap’s technology is designed to mimic the natural process by which lightning fixes nitrogen in the air, but it achieves this in a controlled environment. – Photo: Pixabay/Nordseher

16-01 | News

PlasmaLeap offers farmers a green and cost-effective alternative to traditional fertilizers

Agtech Advisory College

13-01 | Article

Agtech Advisory Collective unites global experts to provide tailored strategies and market insights

When mounted on a drone, the system uses a camera to capture and analyse the environment below, identifying landmarks and features. These images are then compared with a pre-existing Earth surface database through a technique called map matching, allowing the system to determine its precise location. – Photo: DJI

09-01 | News

New navigation solution promises reliable positioning for drones, even without GPS

radio unit Miracle

07-01 | News

Radio unit to solve connectivity dead zones in agriculture

Katherine Meacham-Hensold, scientific project manager for the Realizing Increased Photosynthetic Efficiency (RIPE) project, and Don Ort, Robert Emerson Professor of Plant Biology and Crop Sciences and Deputy Director of the RIPE project. “Food security is not just about the amount of calories that can be produced but we must also consider the quality of the food.” Photos: University of Illinois

01-01 | News

Engineered potatoes show 30% growth boost under heatwaves

The X100 Ultra uses interchangeable attachments, which allow it to perform a variety of functions including seed sowing, weed removal, and spraying. Photos: XMachines

27-12-2024 | News

XMachines launches the X100 Ultra for small farms

The iMog is designed with small-scale farms in mind. Photo: Farmrobo Technologies. Photos: Farmrobo Technologies

20-12-2024 | News

Farmrobo iMog: autonomous multipurpose robot designed for small-scale farming operations

The M200 is designed specifically for use in orchards, vineyards, and greenhouses. Photos: MQ Autonomous Agritech

20-12-2024 | News

MQ Autonomous Agritech to expand with electric autonomous sprayer M200

The general consensus among leaders in the world of agricultural robots is a positive outlook for the agricultural robotics market in 2025, with varying levels of optimism. Photo: SwarmFarm Robotics

10-12-2024 | Article

Agricultural robotics market poised for growth despite economic uncertainties

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René Groeneveld Correspondent for Australia