Articles by René Groeneveld

Andrew Smith (left) and his father Ian. Andrew is a fourth-generation farmer. - Photo: R&R Smith

09-06-2022 | Article

Using harvesting platforms to broaden the workforce

The funding allows FarmWise to expand the capabilities of its automated mechanical weeder into new crops. - Photo: FarmWise

08-06-2022 | Article

FarmWise accelerates release of its weeding implement

The Aeroseeder AS30, which can carry up to 18 kg of seeds, is capable of seeding up to 100 acres (40.5 hectares) within eight hours. - Photo: Aeroseeder

03-06-2022 | Article

What’s new in our drone buying guide 2022?

SWAN Systems, a web-based platform for water and nutrient management, is involved in a number of large irrigation projects, including the US, Mexico, Chile and Zimbabwe. - Photo: SWAN Systems

01-06-2022 | News

SWAN Systems builds momentum in export markets

Eventually the fruit picking robot will be able to harvest autonomously. - Photo: Monash University

25-05-2022 | Article

Australian harvesting robot picks apples in seven seconds

WaterWise technology saves on water and delivers higher yields

24-05-2022 | Article

WaterWise technology saves on water and delivers higher yields

The SupPlant system collects data from on-farm sensors and creates real-time irrigation recommendations for growers, based on that data. - Photo: SupPlant

23-05-2022 | Article

SupPlant raises US $ 27 million for its irrigation platform

The robotic arms of the battery-operated machine are each capable of picking about 50 kgs cotton per day. - Photo: Green Robot Machinery

12-05-2022 | News

Indian start-up develops autonomous cotton picker

Naïo Technologies is one of the robotics companies that will conduct in-field demonstrations real-time. - Photo: FIRA

11-05-2022 | News

Free Open Day FIRA offers many live demonstrations

SenseSpray enables a reduction in chemical usage by up to 90%, according to Agtecnic. - Photo: Agtecnic

26-04-2022 | News

SenseSpray designed to remove complexity of spraying process

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René Groeneveld Correspondent for Australia