Crop solutions

François Hersard invested 2 years ago in the XPower XS electric weeding solution as an alternative to glyphosate. - Photo: François Hersard

28-10-2022 | Article

Electric weeding: There is tension in the soil

Photo: Rometron

24-10-2022 | News

Red LEDs outperform blue LEDs in selective spraying technology

IrriDesk precision irrigation for vineyard and orchard crops

20-10-2022 | News

IrriDesk precision irrigation for vineyard and orchard crops

Participation in soil carbon schemes can support long-term climate resiliency for the field - in addition to providing co-benefits such as higher nutrient content of crops and increased biodiversity. - Photo: Agreena

19-10-2022 | News

Agreena: Soil carbon schemes to enhance profits of 2023 harvest

The Harvard team used satellites to measure soil moisture around the root zone for maize, soybeans, millet, and sorghum growing around the world. - Photo: Canva

19-10-2022 | News

Why soil moisture says more about crop yields than rainfall

Small and lightweight semi-autonomous field robots that can perform non-tillage weed control can potentially contribute to a significant increase in crop production efficiency while reducing soil pressure impact, - Photo: Twan Wiermans

17-10-2022 | News

Non-tillage weed control with small robots explored in Swiss project

Researchers use historical soil temperature data to learn about - and predict - overwintering success of the corn earworm. - Photo: Canva

17-10-2022 | News

Soil temperature can predict spread of corn earworm in crops

Droughts are expected to continue. Smart irrigation technology can help farmers use less water and earn more money. Read how in this blog. Photo: Canva

13-10-2022 | Expert opinion

How new technology can help farmers survive increasing droughts

For Minnesota-based company Dry Max Solutions, radio waves offer an alternative method for drying grain free of both petroleum expenses and heat. Photo: Canva

11-10-2022 | Article

Good vibrations – Drying grain with radio waves

We now have more tools than ever to develop sustainable IPM systems that are only going to get better with time.

06-10-2022 | Expert opinion

Will technology to develop sustainable IPM systems reduce agrochemical dependence?

Quantum navigation offers GPS-free solution for autonomous farming

17-04 | Article

Sveaverken F100 budget GPS steering system ideal for beginners

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